Recognizing That an Ethical Dilemma Exists Is Usually Far More

question 16

True/False

Recognizing that an ethical dilemma exists is usually far more difficult than resolving the dilemma once its existence is recognized.

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used during pregnancy to sample the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus, primarily to test for genetic conditions or abnormalities.

Miscarriages

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, typically occurring within the first trimester.

Cesarean Deliveries

A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus, often undertaken when a vaginal delivery would pose a risk to the mother or baby.

Fetal Abnormalities

Deviations from the normal development in the fetus, which can be structural, functional, or genetic, and detected before birth through various screening methods.