Reflection Questions
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How do first trimester prenatal screenings, such as maternal assays and cell-free DNA screening, contribute to informed decision making and personalized care during pregnancy?
2
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Why are routine lab tests recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy, and what information can they give to health-care providers?
3
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What can the nurse do to be supportive to the patient who is trying to decide what prenatal testing is needed?
4
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How does the nurse support the pregnant person when the fetus is diagnosed with a lethal anomaly?