A patient becomes concerned upon learning for the need to have a karyotype performed. What should the nurse explain to this patient about this test? (Select all that apply.)
A) It photographs and displays chromosomes.
B) It is procedure done on all pregnant women.
C) It reveals diseases present on chromosomes.
D) It can only be done during the first trimester of pregnancy.
E) It guarantees that a fetus will not be ill from a genetic disorder.
A, C
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A karyotype photographs and displays chromosomes and is done to reveal diseases on chromosomes only. A karyotype is not performed on all pregnant women, but only those in which a genetic anomaly is suspected. The karyotype can be performed at any time during gestation and does not guarantee that a fetus will not be ill from a genetic disorder.
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