26 Nov Anna is a 29-year-old G2P1 who has just had a 20-week routine anatomy ultrasound
Anna is a 29-year-old G2P1 who has just had a 20-week routine anatomy ultrasound. The doctor informed her that there were some “soft markers” for Down syndrome and that genetic amniocentesis is available if she wants to have it.
1. Anna asks whether the ultrasound shows that the fetus has Down syndrome. How can the nurse explain the soft markers for Down syndrome?
2. What counseling should Anna receive about amniocentesis?
