A client at 20 weeks gestation is scheduled for an ultrasound to diagnose fetal abnormalities. The nurse realizes that this diagnostic test is used to identify which of the following fetal anomalies? (Select all that apply.)

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The ultrasound at 20 weeks gestation is used to identify structural anomalies in the fetus. Spina bifida, hydrocephaly, and microcephaly are all neurological anomalies that can be identified on ultrasound. Diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, and gastritis are medical conditions that are not typically identified on routine ultrasound.

A Client at 20 Weeks Gestation Is Scheduled for an Ultrasound