A pregnant patient asks the nurse, "What is this 'knuckle test' that is supposed to tell whether my baby has a genetic problem?" The nurse correctly explains that:

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The "knuckle test" is actually called the nuchal translucency test, which measures the thickness of the back of the baby's neck during an ultrasound. This test can help detect Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities. The nurse correctly explains this to the patient.

A Pregnant Patient Asks the Nurse, "What Is This 'Knuckle