A Patient Who Is About 16 Weeks into Her First

A patient who is about 16 weeks into her first pregnancy is scheduled for blood to be drawn for alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) .The patient asks a nurse the reason for this procedure.Which is the best response by the nurse?

A) "Abnormal results can mean that the fetus is abnormal and you should have an abortion."
B) "The test identifies maternal abnormalities that can interfere with normal fetal development."
C) "This is a screening test that is used along with other data to monitor fetal development."
D) "You should not worry about this test.It is routine and seldom is abnormal."

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