What is the purpose of amniocentesis for a client hospitalized at 34 weeks of gestation with pregnancy-induced hypertension?
a. To identify abnormal fetal cells
b. To detect metabolic disorders
c. To determine fetal lung maturity
d. To identify the sex of the fetus
C
During the third trimester amniocentesis is most often performed to determine fetal lung maturity. In cases of pregnancy-induced hypertension, preterm delivery may be necessary due to changes in placental perfusion.
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