A Pregnant Client Asks the Nurse,"What Is This "Knuckle Test

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Multiple Choice

A pregnant client asks the nurse,"What is this "knuckle test" that is supposed to tell if my baby has a genetic problem?" The nurse correctly explains that:

• A)"The term is nuchal,and it refers to the neck.The test is a special ultrasound that measures the thickness of the back of the baby's neck."
• B)"You will need to ask the physician for an explanation."
• C)"It tests for Down syndrome."
• D)It tests for neural tube defects."

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