A nurse is counseling a client who has just learned that she is a carrier of the BRCA-2 gene. Which of the following best describes potential reactions by this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Feelings of guilt
b. Fear of loss of insurance coverage
c. Feelings of anxiety
d. Fear for children
e. Feelings of insecurity
ANS: A, C, D
Feelings of guilt, anxiety, and fear for future susceptibility for children are all potential reactions this client may have. The GINA protects clients from losing insurance benefits based upon ge-netic information. The feeling of insecurity is not a common reaction experienced from those di-agnosed with a genetic disorder.
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