Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is teaching a group of pregnant clients about health screening during pregnancy.When discussing Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing, which of the following statements should be included in the education?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: If AFP is high more testing is needed. This statement is crucial in AFP testing education because elevated AFP levels can indicate various issues such as neural tube defects, genetic abnormalities, or liver diseases. Therefore, further testing is necessary to determine the underlying cause and appropriate management.
A: Low levels can still be informative in certain contexts, ruling out some conditions.
B: AFP being negative does not guarantee the absence of genetic problems as other tests are needed.
D: Elevated AFP does not always indicate a neural tube defect; further evaluation is required.
A: Low levels can still be informative in certain contexts, ruling out some conditions.
B: AFP being negative does not guarantee the absence of genetic problems as other tests are needed.
D: Elevated AFP does not always indicate a neural tube defect; further evaluation is required.