Posted: December 21st, 2017

A diabetic multigravida is scheduled for an amniocentesis at 32 weeks gestation to determine the L/S ratio and phosphatidyl glycerol level. The L/S ratio is 1:1 and the presence of phosphatidylglycerol is noted. The nurse’s assessment of this data is:

A diabetic multigravida is scheduled for an amniocentesis at 32
weeks gestation to determine the L/S ratio and phosphatidyl glycerol
level. The L/S ratio is 1:1 and the presence of phosphatidylglycerol
is noted. The nurse’s assessment of this data is:
❍ A. The infant is at low risk for congenital anomalies.
❍ B. The infant is at high risk for intrauterine growth retardation.
❍ C. The infant is at high risk for respiratory distress syndrome.
❍ D. The infant is at high risk for birth trauma