A woman is at 32 weeks' gestation. Her fundal height measurement at this clinic appointment is 26 centimeters
After reviewing her ultrasound results, the healthcare provider asks the nurse to schedule the patient for a series of sonograms to be done every two weeks. The nurse should make sure that the patient understands that the main purpose for this is to:
1. Assess for congenital anomalies.
2. Evaluate fetal growth.
3. Determine fetal presentation.
4. Rule out a suspected hydatidiform mole.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Assessment of anomalies would require only one ultrasound.
Rationale 2: A person who is at 32 weeks' gestation should measure 32 cm of fundal height. When a discrepancy between fundal height and measurement exists, the purpose of serial ultrasounds is to monitor fetal growth.
Rationale 3: Fetal presentation would require only one ultrasound.
Rationale 4: Ruling out a hydatidiform mole would require only one ultrasound.
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