The nurse who is assessing a G2 P1 client palpates the fundal height at the location noted on the picture below (near the umbilicus). The nurse concludes that the fetus is equal to which of the following gestational ages?

Choice A rationale

At 9 weeks gestation, the primary purpose of an ultrasound is to confirm the presence of a fetal heartbeat, which indicates a viable pregnancy.

Choice B rationale

Chromosomal defects are typically assessed using different tests, such as chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis, rather than an ultrasound at this early stage.

Choice C rationale

Fetal lung maturity cannot be assessed at 9 weeks gestation because the lungs are not yet developed. This assessment is usually done later in pregnancy if preterm delivery is anticipated.

Choice D rationale

The position of the fetus in utero is not a concern at this early stage of pregnancy. Fetal positioning becomes relevant later in pregnancy, closer to delivery.

Choice A rationale

Quickening, the first movements of the fetus felt by the mother, typically occurs between 18-20 weeks gestation. At 18 weeks, it's likely the mother will feel a fluttering sensation soon.

Choice B rationale

While fetal movements can sometimes be felt later, it's generally expected that by 18-20 weeks, movements should be noticeable.

Choice C rationale

The baby does move at 18 weeks, but the mother typically begins to feel these movements at this stage, known as quickening.

Choice D rationale

Suggesting the mother should have felt movement by now could cause unnecessary anxiety. Most women feel their baby's movements between 18-20 weeks. .