A client expresses concern that his employer might obtain and misuse information from recent genetic testing. How should the nurse respond to this concern?
1. "This is a valid concern. We receive such requests daily."
2. "This is not a concern because your reports did not reveal anything that would be of interest to your employer."
3. "Your information is protected by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act."
4. "Disclosure of this information is prohibited by EEOC."
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Rationale 1: This is a valid concern, but unfounded. The nurse should explain the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).
Rationale 2: This statement implies the employer could obtain the information, which is not true.
Rationale 3: This client's genetic test results are protected by GINA.
Rationale 4: The EEOC does not protect genetic information.
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