A nurse is caring for a client immediately following the delivery of a stillborn fetus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Rationale:

A. Determining the client's apical pulse rate is important for monitoring the effects of digoxin therapy but does not directly assess medication adherence.

B. Asking the client if they are taking the medication as prescribed is a direct way to evaluate medication adherence. Open communication with the client can provide valuable insight into their medication-taking behavior.

C. Assessing the client's kidney function is important for monitoring the effects of digoxin therapy but does not directly assess medication adherence.

D. Checking the client's serum medication level can provide information about medication concentration but may not necessarily indicate adherence, as the level could be within the therapeutic range even if the client is not taking the medication as prescribed.

Rationale:

A. "Your provider will schedule a chorionic villus sampling to determine the sex of your baby." Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a different prenatal test that involves taking a sample of chorionic villi for genetic testing, not determining the sex of the fetus.

B. "This procedure determines if your baby has genetic or congenital disorders."

Correct answer.

Amniocentesis is a prenatal test used to diagnose genetic disorders or chromosomal abnormalities, not to determine the sex of the fetus.

C. "We can schedule the procedure for later today if you'd like." Amniocentesis is not typically scheduled on the same day as requested. It requires prior preparation and scheduling.

D. "You cannot have an amniocentesis until you are at least 35 years of age." There's no age restriction for amniocentesis based solely on maternal age. It's typically recommended for women at higher risk for genetic conditions, regardless of age.