Practice Question
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and scheduled for an amniocentesis. The client as why she is having an ultrasound prior to the procedure. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"It assists in identifying the location of the placenta and fetus."
Rationale:
🟩 Ultrasound guidance is essential before amniocentesis to locate the fetus and placenta.
🟩 This helps prevent accidental injury during needle insertion into the amniotic sac.
🟩 It also verifies amniotic fluid volume and fetal viability.
🟩 The use of ultrasound makes the procedure safer and more accurate.
🟩 It is a standard pre-amniocentesis precaution.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Custom Exam(s)
- Answer Choices: 4