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Diagnosis or Concept with definition Presentation of Client Expected Vital signs of Client and Fetus is it applies Nurse Management or Nurse Responsibilities Patient Teaching (this can include teaching before, during, or after the concept that you are studying for example amniocentesis) First Stage of Labor Second Stage of Labor Third Stage of Labor Amniocentesis involves a transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac to obtain a sample of amniotic fluid for analysis. The fluid contains fetal cells that are examined to detect chromosomal abnormalities and several hereditary metabolic defects in the fetus before birth. Table 12.2 identifies possible expected findings First Trimester Amniocentesis 11-14 weeks for genetic anomalies Second Trimester Amniocentesis 15-20 weeks for to detect 1. chromosomal abnormalities 2. evaluate the fetal condition when the woman is sensitized to the Rh-positive blood, 3. diagnose intrauterine infections, and 4.Investigate amniotic fluid Alpha Fetal Protein (AFP) Third Trimester After the 35th week to assess fetal lung maturity via the analysis of lecithin-to-sphingomyelin ratios (L/S ratio) and to evaluate the fetal condition with Rh isoimmunization. Fetal Wellbeing Nurse will inform client 1. a 20-minute electronic fetal monitoring strip is usually obtained to evaluate fetal well-being 2.obtain a baseline to compare after the