Each of the following pregnant women is scheduled for a 14-week antepartal visit. In planning care, the nurse would give priority teaching on amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) screening to which client?

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The client who had a child with spina bifida is at higher risk for having another pregnancy affected by neural tube defects. AFP screening can be used to detect these defects, so priority teaching regarding this screening would be given to this client to assist in early detection and intervention if needed.

Each of the Following Pregnant Women Is Scheduled for a 14-Week