An Eastern European Jewish couple had two children who died from Tay-Sachs disease. The couple is currently pregnant and have asked for genetic confirmation about this fetus with the intention of early termination if the fetus tests positively. For which reason does the nurse expect chorionic villa sampling to be prescribed?

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Chorionic villus sampling can be performed as early as 10 weeks gestation, which allows for earlier detection and decision-making in cases where termination may be desired. Additionally, this test is disease specific and can confirm whether the fetus has Tay-Sachs disease or not. However, it does carry some risks to both the fetus and mother, so these risks should be carefully considered before deciding to proceed with the test.

An Eastern European Jewish Couple Had Two Children Who Died