What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for an amniocentesis?
a. Restrict food intake
b. Restrict fluid intake
c. Monitor fetal heart tones
d. Inform patient results will be available immediately
ANS: C
When a patient has an amniocentesis, fetal heart tones should be monitored. There are no fluid or food restrictions, and the patient should be told to contact her physician to obtain results, which are usually available after 2 weeks.
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