A patient at 34 weeks gestation is undergoing an ultrasound. The nurse notes that the amniotic fluid is estimated at between 500 and 600 mL. Which deduction does the nurse make from this finding?

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At 34 weeks gestation, normal amniotic fluid levels are typically between 800 and 1000 mL. An amniotic fluid level of 500 to 600 mL indicates oligohydramnios, which is a condition characterized by lower than normal amniotic fluid.

A Patient at 34 Weeks Gestation Is Undergoing an Ultrasound