During an ultrasound, a patient at 41 weeks' gestation is found to have an amniotic fluid level between 800 mL and 1000 mL. The nurse understands that this indicates:
a. Hydramnios
b. Oligohydramnios
c. A normal amniotic fluid level
d. That the baby has a fetal abnormality
ANS: C
The amount of amniotic fluid present at term varies from 800 to 1000 mL. Levels less than 300 mL are known as oligohydramnios. Levels greater than 2 L are known as hydramnios. Both hydramnios and oligohydramnios are associated with fetal abnormalities.
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