At a woman's first prenatal appointment, the nurse draws blood for prenatal screening that includes genetic testing. What information should the nurse provide?
1. "These are just the routine tests we draw on all pregnant women."
2. "This sample will tell us about your current health and whether we need to watch for any genetic conditions in your baby."
3. "We'll talk more about these tests when the results are back."
4. "Don't worry about this testing. It almost always comes back normal."
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Rationale 1: The tests are likely drawn on all pregnant women, but this statement does not provide much valuable information to the client.
Rationale 2: The nurse should describe the testing in a factual manner that does not alarm the client.
Rationale 3: This statement does not explain why the tests are being drawn.
Rationale 4: Telling the client not to worry is condescending and not therapeutic. The client should be informed of the purpose of the tests.
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