A client at 20 weeks' gestation is scheduled for a transabdominal ultrasound. What should the nurse instruct this client about the examination? Select all that apply.
1. The entire procedure takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
2. Arrive 30 minutes before the examination so pain medication will be effective.
3. Transmission gel will be spread over the abdomen during the examination.
4. Use an over-the-counter enema to empty the colon before the examination.
5. Drink 1.5 quarts of water 2 hours before the exam and refrain from voiding.
Question 2
The nurse is preparing teaching material on chorionic villus sampling (CVS) for a client who is entering the 10th week of gestation. What risks should the nurse include with this material? Select all that apply.
1. Bleeding
2. Embryonic puncture
3. Intrauterine infection
4. Inability to obtain a tissue sample
5. Inadvertent rupture of the membranes
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