A patient and future spouse are upset because genetic testing completed through a laboratory found on the Internet determined they are at risk for having children with congenital abnormalities. Which is an appropriate nursing response?
A. "A screening test should be confirmed with a diagnostic test."
B. "I wouldn't worry about those results."
C. "Are you concerned that your future spouse won't want to get married now?"
D. "The decision about whether or not to have children has been made for you."
Answer: A
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