Mia and Her Doctor Need to Know as Quickly as Possible

question 19

Multiple Choice

Mia and her doctor need to know as quickly as possible (hopefully within 24 hours) whether the child she has been carrying for only nine weeks possesses any genetic abnormalities. Which technique is Mia's doctor most likely to employ?

• A) Chorionic villus sampling
• B) Ultrasound
• C) Amniocentesis
• D) Genetic counseling

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