The OB-GYN nurse is assessing a pregnant client, and recognizes genetic amniocentesis will be indicated
The nurse makes this conclusion because the indications for genetic amniocentesis include which of the following? 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. Fetus with no abnormalities on ultrasound
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
Explanation: 3. Couples who have had a child with trisomy 21, 18, or 13 have approximately a 1% risk or their age-related risk, whichever is higher, of a future child having a chromosome abnormality.
4. Family history of neural tube defects is an indication for genetic amniocentesis.
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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