Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the medical records of a group of clients who are pregnant.The nurse should anticipate that the provider will order an amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein screening for which of the following clients?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C. A client with a history of delivering a child with a neural tube defect is at increased risk for a recurrence. Amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein screening helps detect neural tube defects. Choice A is unrelated to this screening. Choice B is more indicative of monitoring for preterm labor rather than this specific screening. Choice D is not a direct indication for amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein screening.