Question

A 33-year-old pregnant client asks the nurse about testing for birth defects that are safe for both her and her fetus. which test would the nurse state as being safe and noninvasive

Answer 1

The correct answer is an Ultrasound The nurse would state that an ultrasound is a noninvasive test that is completely safe for both mother and child. Amniocentesis, CVS, and percutaneous umbilical cord sampling are invasive tests that are associated with maternal and fetal risk