Exam 26: Assessment for Risk Factors in Pregnancy

A 39-year-old primigravida thinks that she is about 8 weeks pregnant,although she has had irregular menstrual periods all her life.She has a history of smoking approximately one pack of cigarettes a day,but she tells you that she is trying to cut down.Her laboratory data are within normal limits.What diagnostic technique could be used with this pregnant woman at this time?

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Question 21

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?

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Question 22

Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP)levels are used as a screening tool for ______________________________ in pregnancy.

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Question 23

A client asks her nurse,"My doctor told me that he is concerned with the grade of my placenta because I am overdue.What does that mean?" The best response by the nurse is:

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Question 24

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Exam 26: Assessment for Risk Factors in Pregnancy

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?

Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP)levels are used as a screening tool for ______________________________ in pregnancy.

A client asks her nurse,"My doctor told me that he is concerned with the grade of my placenta because I am overdue.What does that mean?" The best response by the nurse is:

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