Select the action by the nurse in the obstetrical clinic that is most appropriate in preparing a client at 18 weeks gestation for an amniocentesis.
A)Encourage her to void just before the procedure.
B)Post all blood work on the chart.
C)Give her a prescribed sedative medication 1 hour before the procedure.
D)Have her drink two glasses of water to make sure her bladder is full.

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Encouraging the client to void just before the procedure is most appropriate because a full bladder is not required for an amniocentesis at 18 weeks gestation and can actually increase the risk of bladder injury during the procedure.

Select the Action by the Nurse in the Obstetrical Clinic