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Maternal Newborn ATI practice A-with accurate answers (verified)graded A
A nurse is caring for a client at 36 weeks and has a perscription for an amniocentesis. Why should the client get an ultrasound before hand? 
 
To estimate the fetal weight 
To locate a pocket of fluid 
To determine multiparity 
To prescreen for fetal anomalies - Answers-Locate a pocket of fluid 
 
MY ANSWER 
An ultrasound is done to locate a pocket of amniotic fluid and the placenta prior to an amniocentesis. This decreases the risk of injury to the fetus. 
 
A nurse is caring for a client who ...