When preparing a woman for an amniocentesis, the nurse would instruct her to do which of the following?
A) Shower with an antiseptic scrub.
B) Swallow the pre-procedure sedative.
C) Empty her bladder.
D) Lie on her left side.
C
Response:
Before an amniocentesis, the woman should empty her bladder to reduce the risk of bladder puncture during the procedure. Showering with an antiseptic scrub and pre-procedural sedation are not necessary. The woman usually is positioned in a way that provides an adequate pocket of amniotic fluid on ultrasound.
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