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Pregnant Client Receiving Prenatal Care

After the nurse reviews the physician’s explanation of amniocentesis with a multigravid client, which of the following indicates that the client understands a serious risk of the procedure?

ExplanationOne of the primary risks of amniocentesis is stimulation of the uterus and subsequent preterm labor. Other risks include hemorrhage from penetration of the placenta, infection of the amniotic fluid, and puncture of the fetus. There is little risk for rupture of the membranes, fetal limb malformations, or fetal organ malformations, if a practitioner skilled in using ultrasound performs the procedure. Fetal limb malformations have been associated with percutaneous umbilical blood sampling.