A woman who is at 15 weeks' gestation received normal chorionic villus sampling (CVS) results and abnormal quadruple screen test results. For detection of congenital anomalies, which test should the nurse expect the woman to be offered next?
1. Ultrasound
2. Amniocentesis
3. Non-stress test (NST)
4. Contraction stress test (CST)
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Explanation:
1. While ultrasound has many uses, it is not useful in the diagnosis of congenital anomalies.
2. Women who have a normal CVS and an abnormal quadruple screen test would be offered amniocentesis to screen for congenital anomalies.
3. The non-stress test is used to assess fetal status.
4. The contraction stress test is used to assess fetal status.
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