Which piece of equipment will the nurse have ready for an amniocentesis?

For an amniocentesis, the nurse needs to have ultrasound equipment ready. This piece of equipment is crucial because it allows the healthcare provider to visualize the uterus and the fetus in real time during the procedure. Using ultrasound, the provider can accurately guide the needle into the amniotic sac while minimizing risk to both the mother and the fetus. The ability to see where the needle is being placed ensures that it avoids vital structures and achieves the desired goal of collecting amniotic fluid safely.

Other equipment, while valuable in different contexts, is not specifically required for amniocentesis procedures. A fetal monitor is used to assess the fetal heart rate but is not needed during the fluid extraction process. An IV pump is typically used for delivering medications or fluids, and while it may be utilized for patient comfort, it is not essential for the procedure itself. A sonogram machine refers to imaging technology similar to ultrasound but is less commonly used in this context, as "ultrasound" is the more specific term used for the equipment during the procedure.