In treating a pregnant patient with severe hypertension, the
physician determines that the baby must be delivered as soon as possible and orders an amniocentesis for the patient. The nurse can tell the patient the doctor will be determining the baby's readiness for delivery by evaluating which parameter?
A) Fetal renal output
B) Fetal alimentary output
C) Maternal blood makeup
D) Level of fetal surfactants
Ans: D
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