A patient asks her nurse,"My doctor told me that he is concerned about the grade of my placenta because I am overdue.What does that mean?" What is the basis for the nurse's response?

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An accurate and appropriate basis for the nurse's response is that the placenta is given a score that indicates the amount of calcium deposits it has.The more calcium deposits,the higher the grade.Saying that the placenta isn't working properly and that this is the reason for grading assumes that there is a placenta problem,and this needs to be assessed before making any assumptions.An ultrasound,not an amniocentesis,is the method of assessment used to determine placental maturation.Giving a response indicating that there is no need to worry about the grading provides false reassurance and discredits the patient's concerns.

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