The nurse is caring for a woman at 28 weeks' gestation with a history of preterm delivery. Which of the following laboratory data should the nurse carefully assess in relation to this diagnosis?
a. Human relaxin levels
b. Amniotic fluid levels
c. Alpha-fetoprotein levels
d. Fetal fibronectin levels
ANS: d
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a. Relaxin levels are rarely assessed. In addition, they are unrelated to the incidence of preterm labor.
b. Amniotic fluid levels are not directly related to the incidence of preterm labor.
c. Alpha-fetoprotein levels are not related to the incidence of preterm labor.
d. A rise in the fetal fibronectin levels in cervical secretions has been associated with preterm labor.
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