Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching a pregnant woman about chorionic villi sampling?
A) "The results should be available in about a week."
B) "You'll have an ultrasound first and then the test."
C) "Afterwards, you can resume your exercise program."
D) "This test is very helpful for identifying spinal defects."
B
Response:
With CVS, an ultrasound is done first to localize the embryo. Results are usually available within 48 hours. After the procedure, the woman should refrain from any strenuous activity for the next 48 hours. CVS can be used to detect numerous genetic disorders but not neural tube defects.
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