A 35-Year-Old Client Has an Amniocentesis Performed to Find Out

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 35-year-old client has an amniocentesis performed to find out whether her baby has a chromosomal defect. Which statement indicates that the client understands her situation?

• A) "The doctor will tell me if I should have an abortion when the test results come back."
• B) "When all the lab results come back, my husband and I will make a decision about the pregnancy."
• C) "My mother must not find out about all this testing. If she does, she will think I'm having an abortion."
• D) "I know there are support groups for parents who have a baby with birth defects, but we have plenty of insurance to cover what we need."

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