A Pregnant Client Is Scheduled for a Procedure to Harvest

question 13

Multiple Choice

A pregnant client is scheduled for a procedure to harvest stem cells from the fetus's umbilical cord. Which of the following must occur before this procedure can be conducted?

• A) Fetoscopy fails.
• B) Umbilical cord is visualized upon ultrasound.
• C) Chorionic villus sampling test has been completed.
• D) Placental biopsy is completed.

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