The nurse is interviewing a prenatal client about specific risk factors that are indications for prenatal testing. Which specific risk factors should the nurse note? (Select all that apply.)
a. Previous twins
b. Inherited disorder
c. Previous preterm birth
d. Cytomegalovirus infection
e. Previous stillbirth or neonatal death
ANS: B, D, E
Specific risk factors that are indications for prenatal testing include inherited disorder, cytomegalovirus infection (teratogenic infection), and previous stillbirth or neonatal death. Previous twins or previous preterm birth are not specific risk factors that are indications for prenatal testing.
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