Which statement would indicate to the nurse that a 35-year-old pregnant client and spouse understand the instructions regarding amniocentesis?
1. The client tells the spouse that the test has to be done before the 14th week of pregnancy.
2. The client tells the spouse that childbirth classes are not necessary if the baby has Down syndrome.
3. The client and spouse state that the results of the amniocentesis will take up to 2 weeks.
4. The client and spouse state that it is not unusual for amniocentesis to misdiagnose a problem with the baby.
3. The client and spouse state that the results of the amniocentesis will take up to 2 weeks.
Rationale:
For couples having an amniocentesis, the first few months of pregnancy can be difficult because the test cannot be performed until the 14th week of pregnancy, and not before. The results of the amniocentesis will not be available for up to 2 weeks, which is evidence that instruction regarding the test has been understood by the client and spouse. Childbirth classes are important in promoting adaptation to the event of childbirth for expectant couples of any age or situation. The results of an amniocentesis are 99% accurate in diagnosing genetic abnormalities.
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