[Verified Answer]: A pregnant client’s α-fetoprotein (AFP)…

A pregnant client’s α-fetoprotein (AFP) returns elevated. The couple ask the health care worker to explain what this means. Which is the best response? “This means you need to decrease your protein intake to prevent renal problems in your baby.”“This means you need to decrease your protein intake to prevent renal problems in your baby.” “Elevated AFP means your baby is at risk of having a neural tube defect like spina bifida (an opening in the spine).”“Elevated AFP means your baby is at risk of having a neural tube defect like spina bifida (an opening in the spine).” “This is normal. The problem is if it is low, that means your baby will be born with trisomy 18 and will be intellectually disabled.”“This is normal. The problem is if it is low, that means your baby will be born with trisomy 18 and will be intellectually disabled.” “This means your baby has Down syndrome. We won’t know how severe until after you give birth.”“This means your baby has Down syndrome. We won’t know how severe until after you give birth.”