Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an amniocentesis.
Which of the following should the nurse report to the provider?
Asthma is not a contraindication for amniocentesis. Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It does not affect the ability to perform amniocentesis or the risk of complications.
Diabetes is not a contraindication for amniocentesis. Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body uses glucose, a type of sugar that is the main source of energy for cells. It does not affect the ability to perform amniocentesis or the risk of complications.
The client has a history of bleeding disorders. This is because amniocentesis is an invasive procedure that involves passing a needle through the abdomen and into the uterus to collect a sample of amniotic fluid. This can cause bleeding and increase the risk of miscarriage. A client with a bleeding disorder may have difficulty clotting and may experience excessive bleeding after the procedure.
Hypertension is not a contraindication for amniocentesis. Hypertension is a condition that causes high blood pressure, which can damage the heart and blood vessels. It does not affect the ability to perform amniocentesis or the risk of complications. Normal ranges for blood pressure are less than 120/80 mmHg, for blood glucose are 70-130 mg/dL before meals and less than 180 mg/dL after meals, and for clotting time are 8-15 minutes.
The client has a history of bleeding disorders.
This is because amniocentesis is an invasive procedure that involves passing a needle through the abdomen and into the uterus to collect a sample of amniotic fluid. This can cause bleeding and increase the risk of miscarriage.
A client with a bleeding disorder may have difficulty clotting and may experience excessive bleeding after the procedure.
Choice A is wrong because asthma is not a contraindication for amniocentesis.
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
It does not affect the ability to perform amniocentesis or the risk of complications.
Choice B is wrong because diabetes is not a contraindication for amniocentesis.
Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body uses glucose, a type of sugar that is the main source of energy for cells.
It does not affect the ability to perform amniocentesis or the risk of complications.
Choice D is wrong because hypertension is not a contraindication for amniocentesis.
Hypertension is a condition that causes high blood pressure, which can damage the heart and blood vessels.
It does not affect the ability to perform amniocentesis or the risk of complications.
Normal ranges for blood pressure are less than 120/80 mmHg, for blood glucose are 70-130 mg/dL before meals and less than 180 mg/dL after meals, and for clotting time are 8-15 minutes.