A Client in the Third Trimester Has Just Undergone an Amniocentesis

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Multiple Choice

A client in the third trimester has just undergone an amniocentesis to determine fetal lung maturity.Which statement regarding this testing is important for the nurse in formulating a care plan?

• A) Because of new imaging techniques,an amniocentesis should have been performed in the first trimester.
• B) Despite the use of ultrasonography,complications still occur in the mother or infant in 5% to 10% of cases.
• C) Administration of Rh_o(D)immunoglobulin may be necessary.
• D) The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid is always a cause for concern.

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