The Parents of a Child Who Is Mosaic for Trisomy

question 2

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child who is mosaic for trisomy 21 ask if there is a way to identify the proportion of their child's cells that are affected.What is the nurse's best answer?

• A)"There are several simple tests to determine the proportion of mosaic cells."
• B)"The only reliable test is very expensive."
• C)"Testing can be done in Europe,but not in the United States."
• D)"Reliable testing can only be done on autopsy."

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