The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with Possible Hydramnios

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting a client with possible hydramnios. When is hydramnios most likely suspected?

• A) Hydramnios is most likely suspected when there is less amniotic fluid than normal for gestation.
• B) Hydramnios is most likely suspected when the fundal height increases disproportionately to the gestation.
• C) Hydramnios is most likely suspected when the woman has a twin gestation.
• D) Hydramnios is most likely suspected when the quadruple screen comes back positive.

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