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Medesa

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The results of a pregnant patient's quadruple screen were positive, and an amniocentesis was performed. The amniocentesis report states no genetic anomalies present. What should the nurse do to assist this patient understand the test results?
 
  A) Reassure that the report of the amniocentesis is valid.
  B) Suggest that additional testing be performed on the fetus.
  C) Explain that most of quadruple screens are falsely positive.
  D) Remind that 30 of amniocentesis screens are falsely positive.

Question 2

Prolonged seizure activity, in the form of either a single seizure lasting 30 minutes or recurrent seizures lasting more than 30 minutes, with no return to a normal level of consciousness is known as _________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Leostella20

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

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Receiving a false-positive report is unfortunate because it can potentially interfere with the mother's bonding with her infant. Women may need some debriefing time after false-positive reports and may need to be reassured several times that the report of a possible chromosomal deviation was not true. The patient does not need additional testing done on the fetus. It is documented that 30 of quadruple screens are falsely positive. It is not true that 30 of amniocentesis screens are falsely positive.

Answer to Question 2

status epilepticus
The nurse caring for this patient should be aware that the causes of status epilepticus are
many. Acute CNS injury from head trauma, meningitis, or electrolyte imbalance frequently
precipitate status epilepticus.


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