A maternity nurse should be aware of which fact about the amniotic fluid?
a. It serves as a source of oral fluid and a repository for waste from the fetus.
b. The volume remains about the same throughout the term of a healthy pregnancy.
c. A volume of less than 300 ml is associated with gastrointestinal malformations.
d. A volume of more than 2 L is associated with fetal renal abnormalities.
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A Amniotic fluid also cushions the fetus and helps maintain a constant body temperature.
B The volume of amniotic fluid changes constantly.
C Too little amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) is associated with renal abnormalities.
D Too much amniotic fluid (hydramnios) is associated with gastrointestinal and other abnormalities.
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