The nurse is counseling a pregnant 35-year-old woman about estimated risk of Down syndrome. What is the estimated risk for a woman who is 35 years of age?
a. One in 1200
b. One in 900
c. One in 350
d. One in 100
ANS: C
The estimated risk of Down syndrome for a 35-year-old woman is one in 350. One in 1200 is the risk for a 25-year-old woman, one in 900 is the risk for a 30-year–old woman, and one in 100 is the risk for a 40-year-old woman.
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