The Patient Is Being Seen for Her First Prenatal Appointment

The patient is being seen for her first prenatal appointment at 14 weeks' gestation. She is sure of her last menstrual period (LMP) . The fundal height is measured at 20 centimeters. Which test would the nurse anticipate that the certified nurse-midwife will order for this patient?

A) Amniocentesis for fetal genetic anomaly
B) Ultrasound to determine the number of fetuses
C) Beta hCG to detect the location of the pregnancy
D) Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein for Down syndrome