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The client is being seen for her first prenatal appointment at 14 weeks' gestation. She is sure of her last menstrual period (LMP). The fundal height is measured at 20 centimeters.
 
  Which test would the nurse anticipate that the certified nurse-midwife will order for this client? A. Amniocentesis for fetal genetic anomaly
   B. Ultrasound to determine the number of fetuses
   C. Beta hCG to detect the location of the pregnancy
   D. Maternal serum alpha fetoprotein for Down syndrome

Question 2

A 28-year-old woman has been an insulin-dependent diabetic for ten years. At 36 weeks' gestation she has an amniocentesis. A lecithin/sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio test is performed on the sample of her amniotic fluid.
 
  Since she is a diabetic, the 2:1 ratio obtained indicates that the fetus: A. May or may not have immature lungs.
   B. Has an intrauterine infection.
   C. Has a neural tube defect.
   D. Is at risk for hyperglycemia.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


a0266361136

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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