The OB-GYN nurse is assessing a pregnant patient, and recognizes genetic amniocentesis will be indicated
The nurse makes this conclusion because the indications for genetic amniocentesis are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Maternal age under 35.
2. Ultrasound visualization at 8 weeks.
3. One child with a chromosome abnormality.
4. A family history of neural tube defects.
5. Both parents with an abnormal chromosome.
3,4,5
Rationale 1: Women 35 or older are at greater risk for having children with chromosome abnormalities.
Rationale 2: Genetic ultrasound would be done at 10–13 weeks and 18–20 weeks.
Rationale 3: Parents who have a child with a chromosomal anomaly have an increased chance of having a second child with the abnormality.
Rationale 4: Family history of neural tube defects is an indication for genetic amniocentesis.
Rationale 5: If both parents carry an autosomal recessive disease, they have a 25% chance with each pregnancy that the fetus will be affected.
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a. Asian, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islanders b. Native American c. Hispanic or Latino d. Black or African American
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