A Pregnant Client Is Hesitant to Have Nuchal Translucency Testing

question 19

Multiple Choice

A pregnant client is hesitant to have nuchal translucency testing. What should the nurse explain as being the advantages of having this test? Select all that apply.

• A) It has a high false-positive rate.
• B) It is performed early in the pregnancy.
• C) There is no risk of spontaneous abortion.
• D) It provides reassurance of the fetus's development.
• E) It accurately detects 90% of Down syndrome fetuses.

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