Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and scheduled for an amniocentesis.The client asks why she is having an ultrasound prior to the procedure. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: It assists in identifying the location of the placenta and fetus. This is the most appropriate response because an ultrasound is commonly used to visualize the position of the placenta and fetus in prenatal care. It helps in assessing the growth and development of the fetus, identifying any potential abnormalities, and ensuring the placenta is appropriately located for a safe delivery.
Choice A is incorrect because estimating fetal age is typically done through other methods such as measuring fundal height. Choice B is incorrect as determining multiple fetuses is not the primary purpose of a routine ultrasound. Choice C is incorrect as screening for spina bifida specifically requires a different type of ultrasound called a detailed anatomy scan.
Choice A is incorrect because estimating fetal age is typically done through other methods such as measuring fundal height. Choice B is incorrect as determining multiple fetuses is not the primary purpose of a routine ultrasound. Choice C is incorrect as screening for spina bifida specifically requires a different type of ultrasound called a detailed anatomy scan.