The major advantage of chorionic villus sampling (CVS) over amniocentesis is that it
a. Is not an invasive procedure
b. Does not require hospitalization
c. Has less risk of spontaneous abortion
d. Is performed earlier in pregnancy
D
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A It is an invasive procedure.
B The woman does have to be in a hospital setting for the fetus and her to be
properly assessed during and after the procedure.
C The risk of an abortion is at the same level for both procedures.
D CVS is performed between 10 and 13 weeks of gestation, providing earlier
results than amniocentesis.
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