A client has been identified as having a strong family history of breast cancer. The health care team recommends genetic testing. The client says, "I am not going to have the testing." Which nursing response is best?
1. "You should get this done. Think about your children."
2. "OK, if that is what you want."
3. "Do you understand the implications of not being tested?"
4. "If I were you, I would have the testing done."
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Rationale 1: Using guilt ("think about your children") is not an appropriate intervention.
Rationale 2: The nurse should advocate for the client's wishes but must first determine that the client is fully informed regarding this decision.
Rationale 3: The nurse should be certain the client understands the implications of this decision and then should support the decision.
Rationale 4: The nurse should not impose personal beliefs on the client.
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