A 30-year-old gravida 3,para 2-0-0-2 is at 18 weeks of gestation.Which screening test should the nurse recommend be ordered for this client?

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Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein Screening (MSAFP) screening is a routine screening test that is performed during pregnancy to assess if there is a chance of any fetal abnormality or neural tube defects. BPP is typically performed in the third trimester, and chorionic villi sampling is an invasive diagnostic test that is generally only performed if there is a high risk of fetal abnormalities. Screening for diabetes mellitus may be recommended, but it is not the best choice for this question as it does not specifically address the client's current stage of pregnancy. Thus, MSAFP screening is the most appropriate choice for this client.

A 30-Year-Old Gravida 3,para 2-0-0-2 Is at 18 Weeks of Gestation.Which