A pregnant client's fundal height is 26 cm at 32 weeks' gestation. Why would the healthcare provider schedule this client for sonograms every 2 weeks?
1. Evaluate fetal growth
2. Determine fetal presentation
3. Assess for congenital anomalies
4. Rule out a suspected hydatidiform mole
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Explanation:
1. 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.
2. Fetal presentation would require only one ultrasound.
3. Assessment of anomalies would require only one ultrasound.
4. Ruling out a hydatidiform mole would require only one ultrasound.
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