The nurse is caring for a pregnant client at 24 weeks. The client voids before the nurse measures the fundal height. Which finding by the nurse would be expected in assessment of this client?

Number 1 is correct.

Rationale: From gestational weeks (GW) 18 to 30, the height of the fundus in centimeters is approximately the same as the number of weeks of gestation ±2 GW if the client’s bladder is empty. With a full bladder, as much as a 3 cm variation is possible.