A 35-year-old woman has an amniocentesis performed to find out whether her baby has a chromosome defect. Which statement by this patient indicates that she understands her situation?
a. "The doctor will tell me if I should have an abortion when the test results come
back."
b. "I know support groups exist for parents who have a baby with birth defects, but
we have plenty of insurance to cover what we need."
c. "When all the lab results come back, my husband and I will make a decision about
the pregnancy."
d. "My mother must not find out about all this testing. If she does, she will think I'm
having an abortion."
C
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A The final decision about the future of the pregnancy lies with the patient only.
B Support groups are extremely important for parents of a baby with a defect.
Insurance will help cover expenses, but the defect also takes a toll on the
emotional, physical, and social aspects of the parents' lives.
C The final decision about genetic testing and the future of the pregnancy lies with
the patient. She will involve only those people whom she chooses in her
decisions.
D An amniocentesis is performed to detect chromosomal defects. Many women
have this done to prepare and educate themselves for the baby's arrival. The
woman should also be assured that her care is confidential.
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