The nurse is reviewing amniocentesis results. Care was appropriate if the client:
1. Who is Rh-positive received RhoGAM after the amniocentesis.
2. Was monitored for 30 minutes after completion of the test.
3. Began vaginal spotting before leaving for home after the test.
4. Identified that she takes insulin before each meal and at bedtime.
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Rationale:
1. Only Rh-negative clients receive RhoGAM after amniocentesis. The Rh-positive client should not ever receive RhoGAM.
2. 20–30 minutes of fetal monitoring is performed to assess for fetal well-being and to rule out injury of the fetus or placenta during the exam.
3. Vaginal spotting after the amniocentesis is not an expected finding. A client experiencing vaginal bleeding of any amount after amniocentesis requires additional assessment, and should not be sent home.
4. Whether or not a client takes insulin has nothing to do with amniocentesis. This answer does not relate to the question asked.
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