Family care related to alpha-fetoprotein screening.
A family's coping repertoire may be challenged when the result of a standard prenatal maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screening is not within a normal range. Abnormal screening results can cause families to experience anxiety and confusion at a time when they may need to make difficult decisions. The nurse's role is to provide information and emotional support and to coordinate health care services for optimal family coping.
Covington
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Wayne State University, College of Nursing, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
Gieleghem
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Board
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Madison
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Nedd
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Miller
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D002869:Chromosome Aberrations / Q000196:embryology; D025063:Chromosome Disorders; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005820:Genetic Testing / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000196:embryology; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D011247:Pregnancy; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins / Q000032:analysis*
D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins