A 35-Year-Old Woman Has an Amniocentesis Performed to Find Out

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."

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