A 39-year-old woman at 12 weeks of her fourth pregnancy is told that her cell-free DNA screening test reports a high chance of trisomy 21. Her nuchal translucency measured 1.6 mm and the ultrasound showed no structural abnormality. She is extremely distressed, says she could not raise a child with a disability and asks you to book a termination for the end of this week. She has no other medical problems. Which one of the following should be arranged next?
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