The Nurse Is Preparing a 38-Year-Old Pregnant Woman for an Amniocentesis

The nurse is preparing a 38-year-old pregnant woman for an amniocentesis to determine if there are any congenital disorders or fetal abnormalities present. Which should the nurse consider before and during the testing?

A) Instruct the client not to empty her bladder before the test.
B) Monitor the woman's vital signs during the test and for one day afterward.
C) Use an external fetal heart monitor to ensure fetus is not in distress.
D) Instruct the woman that minor bleeding and cramping normally occur within 24 hours.