What Is the Purpose of Amniocentesis for a Client Hospitalized

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of amniocentesis for a client hospitalized at 34 weeks of gestation with pregnancy-induced hypertension?

• A) Determine if a metabolic disorder is genetic.
• B) Identify the sex of the fetus.
• C) Identify abnormal fetal cells.
• D) Determine fetal lung maturity.

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