A client's Alpha-fetoprotein Test (AFP) result is reported as 0.8 MoM.

What does this result suggest?

A nurse is explaining the purpose of a Doppler ultrasound blood flow analysis to a client who has intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).

The nurse should inform the client that this test measures which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who had chorionic villus sampling (CVS) performed at 12 weeks’ gestation and asks when she can expect results from this test.

The nurse should inform her that results are typically available within which timeframe?

A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients.

The nurse should identify that which of the following clients has a contraindication for receiving oral contraceptives?

A nurse is explaining the purpose of a Contraction Stress Test (CST) to a pregnant client.

What does the CST aim to assess?

A client asks the nurse about the significance of Alpha-fetoprotein Test (AFP) results.

How should the nurse respond?

A nurse is discussing the risks associated with a Contraction Stress Test (CST) with a pregnant client.

Which complication should the nurse mention?

A nurse is observing fetal breathing movements on an ultrasound for a client who is undergoing a biophysical profile (BPP).

The nurse should document how many points for this variable if the fetus has at least one episode of breathing lasting for 20 seconds within a 30-minute period?

A nurse is performing an abdominal ultrasound for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation.

The nurse should instruct the client to do which of the following before the procedure?

A nurse is interpreting the results of a biophysical profile (BPP) for a client who is at 34 weeks of gestation.

The nurse should understand that each of the five variables is assigned a score of how many points?

A nurse is caring for a patient who had an amniocentesis performed at 16 weeks gestation and reports cramping and vaginal bleeding 24 hours later.

Which action should be taken first?