A pregnant client is hesitant to have nuchal translucency testing. What should the nurse explain as being the advantages of having this test? Select all that apply
1. It has a high false-positive rate.
2. It is performed early in the pregnancy.
3. There is no risk of spontaneous abortion.
4. It provides reassurance of the fetus's development.
5. It accurately detects 90% of Down syndrome fetuses.
2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. A high false-positive rate would be a disadvantage of this test.
2. Nuchal translucency testing can be performed in the first trimester to determine if a fetus is at risk for chromosomal disorders.
3. Since it is noninvasive, there is no risk of spontaneous abortion.
4. A normal result can provide reassurance to the woman that her baby most likely does not have a chromosomal disorder.
5. Nuchal translucency testing accurately detects 90% of fetuses with Down syndrome.
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