The screening results of a quadruple screening completed on a 37-year-old pregnant client were not within the normal range. For which additional testing should the nurse prepare this client? Select all that apply
1. Ultrasound
2. Serum glucose
3. Amniocentesis
4. Serum ferritin levels
5. Fetal heart monitoring
1, 3
Explanation:
1. If the screening results are not in the normal range, follow-up testing using ultrasound is often indicated.
2. Serum glucose level is not used to detect fetal genetic abnormalities.
3. If the screening results are not in the normal range, follow-up testing using amniocentesis is often indicated.
4. Serum ferritin levels would measure iron level and will not detect fetal genetic abnormalities.
5. Fetal heart monitoring will not detect fetal genetic abnormalities.
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