A patient undergoes chorionic villa sampling to rule out the presence of a genetic disorder. Following the procedure, the patient experiences iatrogenic PPROM. Which explanation does the nurse provide to promote patient understanding?

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Premature rupture of the membranes is a known risk associated with chorionic villus sampling procedure. The procedure involves the insertion of a needle through the abdomen to collect a small sample of tissue from the placenta. This can cause trauma to the uterus and lead to the rupture of the membranes, which is a known complication of the procedure.

A Patient Undergoes Chorionic Villa Sampling to Rule Out the Presence