The Client Has Just Completed Genetic Testing and Received a Negative

question 9

Multiple Choice

The client has just completed genetic testing and received a negative result.The client tells the nurse that he feels guilty because so many of his family members are carriers of a genetic disease but he is not.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) Make certain that the client recognizes that although he is not a carrier of the disease, he could still be symptomatic.
• B) Encourage the client to undergo a second round of testing to verify that the result was accurate.
• C) Arrange for the client to undergo counseling and offer support to him during this time.
• D) Emphasize to the client the importance of revealing his test results to other family members.