A Client in the Third Trimester Has Just Undergone an Amniocentesis

question 33

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 Rho(D) immunoglobulin may be necessary.
• D) The presence of meconium in the amniotic fluid is always a cause for concern.

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Definitions:

Dependent Edema

Swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in tissues, often influenced by gravity and seen in the lower body.

Stasis Ulcers

Chronic wounds that occur due to poor blood circulation, typically in the lower extremities.

Congestive Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should, leading to fluid buildup around the heart and in the body.

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen.