Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is instructing a client about an amniocentesis, which is scheduled at 15 weeks of gestation.Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B because the presence of amniotic fluid is crucial for conducting an amniocentesis test, which involves inserting a needle into the amniotic sac to collect amniotic fluid for testing genetic disorders. Without amniotic fluid, the procedure cannot be performed accurately.
- A: The presence of the baby's heartbeat does not relate to amniocentesis testing.
- C: The test is not designed to determine the maturity of the baby's lungs.
- D: Rh immune globulin is typically given to Rh-negative mothers, not Rh-positive mothers, after the test, making this choice incorrect.
- A: The presence of the baby's heartbeat does not relate to amniocentesis testing.
- C: The test is not designed to determine the maturity of the baby's lungs.
- D: Rh immune globulin is typically given to Rh-negative mothers, not Rh-positive mothers, after the test, making this choice incorrect.