The nurse is preparing a patient in her second trimester for a three-dimensional ultrasound examination. Which statement indicates that teaching had been effective?

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Option A is incorrect as an ultrasound may not detect all abnormalities. Option B is incorrect as the nuchal translucency measurement only provides a risk assessment for Down syndrome. Option D is incorrect as measuring the length of the cervix is not related to determining the likelihood of early delivery. Option C is the correct answer because an ultrasound in the second trimester can provide 3D images of the fetus, allowing the patient to possibly see facial features and get an idea of who the baby may resemble.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient in Her Second Trimester