A woman at 40 weeks' gestation has a diagnosis of oligohydramnios. Which of the following statements related to oligohydramnios is correct?
a. It indicates that there is a 25% increase in amniotic fluid.b. It indicates that there is a 25% reduction of amniotic fluid.c. It indicates that there is a 50% increase in amniotic fluid.d. It indicates that there is a 50% reduction of amniotic fluid.
ANS: d
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a. Oligohydramnios is a decrease, not an increase in amniotic fluid.
b. Oligohydramnios is a 50% reduction in amniotic fluid.
c. Oligohydramnios is a decrease, not an increase in amniotic fluid.
d. Correct. Oligohydramnios refers to a decreased amount of amniotic fluid of less than 500 mL at term or 50% reduction of normal amounts.
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