Posted: September 22nd, 2017

A pregnant client, age 32, asks the nurse why her doctor has recommended a serum alpha fetoprotein. The nurse should explain that the doctor has recommended the test:

A pregnant client, age 32, asks the nurse why her doctor has recommended a serum alpha fetoprotein. The nurse should explain that the doctor has recommended the test:

A. Because it is a state law
B. To detect cardiovascular defects
C. Because of her age
D. To detect neurological defects