Which screening test to detect chromosomal anomalies would a nurse schedule a client for at 16 weeks' gestation?
a. Amniocentesis c. Fasting glucose
b. Chorionic villi sam-pling d. Ultrasound
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Midtrimester amniocentesis is commonly performed between the 14th and 16th weeks of gestation to detect fetal chromosomal anomalies. Chorionic villi sampling is performed usually between the 9th and 12th weeks of gestation. Fasting glucose is used to diagnose gestational diabetes. Ultrasound is usually performed in early pregnancy.
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