The nurse is teaching a client who is 18 weeks pregnant about a scheduled amniocentesis.
Which statement by the client requires follow-up?
The nurse is teaching a client who is 18 weeks pregnant about a scheduled amniocentesis.
Which statement by the client requires follow-up?
A. “I can resume my normal activities the day after the procedure.”
[18%]
B. “I cannot eat or drink eight hours prior to this procedure.”
[68%]
C. “I might feel some cramping when the needle goes in.”
[8%]
D. “I will call my physician if I develop a fever after the procedure.”
[5%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Maternal & Newborn Health
Lesson
Antepartum
Client Need
Test Plan
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Related Topic
Ante/Intra/Postpartum and Newborn Care
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice B is correct. Amniocentesis is typically performed under ultrasound guidance with local anesthesia and does not require the client to be NPO (nothing by mouth). This misunderstanding may reflect confusion with procedures that require sedation or general anesthesia and indicates the need for further client education.
Choice A is incorrect. Most clients are advised to rest the day of the procedure and can resume normal activities the following day, provided no complications occur.
Choice C is incorrect. Mild cramping or discomfort during and after the procedure is a common and expected sensation. No follow-up is needed unless pain worsens or becomes severe.
Choice D is incorrect. Fever may indicate infection or another post-procedure complication. Promptly notifying the provider is a correct and safety-conscious response.
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