A Pregnant Patient Asks the Nurse, "What Is This 'Knuckle

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Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient asks the nurse, "What is this 'knuckle test' that is supposed to tell whether my baby has a genetic problem?" The nurse correctly explains that:

• A) "The term is nuchal, and it refers to the neck. The test is a special ultrasound that measures the thickness of the back of the baby's neck."
• B) "You will need to ask the physician for an explanation."
• C) "It tests for Down syndrome."
• D) It tests for neural tube defects."

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