Which Point Should the Nurse Include When Telling a Couple

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which point should the nurse include when telling a couple about the prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders?

• A) The diagnosis may be slow and could be inconclusive.
• B) A comprehensive evaluation will result in an accurate diagnosis.
• C) Common disorders can be quickly diagnosed through blood tests.
• D) Diagnosis can be obtained promptly through most hospital laboratories.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A phenomenon where a group makes faulty or ineffective decisions for the sake of reaching a consensus, often suppressing dissenting viewpoints.

Abilene Paradox

A situation where a group of people collectively decide on a course of action that is counter to the preferences of many or all of the individuals in the group because each member mistakenly believes their own preferences are counter to the group's.

Hot Desert

A biome characterized by high temperatures and very low precipitation, making it an extreme environment for plant and animal life.

Escalation Of Commitment

Refers to the phenomenon where individuals or organizations continue to invest time, money, or resources into a failing decision or project, due to the substantial investments already made, rather than abandon it.