A client diagnosed with the Huntington gene but who has no symptoms asks for options related to family planning. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "Most clients with the Huntington gene do not pass on Huntington disease to their children."
b. "I understand that they can diagnose this disease in embryos. Therefore you could select a healthy embryo from your fertilized eggs for implantation to avoid passing on Huntington disease."
c. "The need for family planning is limited because one of the hallmarks of Huntington disease is infertility."
d. "Tell me more specifically what information you need about family planning so that I can direct you to the right information or health care provider."
D
The presence of the Huntington gene means that the trait will be passed on to all offspring of the affected person. Understanding options for contraception and conception (e.g., surrogate mother options) and implications for children may require the expertise of a genetic counselor or a reproductive specialist. The other options are not accurate.
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