A 41-Week Pregnant Multigravida Presents in the Labor and Delivery

question 22

Multiple Choice

A 41-week pregnant multigravida presents in the labor and delivery unit after a nonstress test indicated that her fetus could be experiencing some difficulties in utero.Which diagnostic tool yields more detailed information about the fetus?

• A)Ultrasound for fetal anomalies
• B)Biophysical profile (BPP)
• C)Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP)screening
• D)Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS)

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