A client, who was adopted at birth, recently discovers that Huntington's disease is prevalent in the biological family history. How can the nurse best assist the client in dealing with personal fears?
A) Provide information of the progression of the disease.
B) Encourage client to verbalize fears.
C) Explain that inherited risk is 50%.
D) Offer genetic testing.
B
Feedback:
Huntington's disease is a hereditary disorder of the CNS that is progressive and has no cure. Being able to verbalize fears and concerns that are real can be therapeutic for the client. Providing information about genetic testing, inherited risk, and progression of the disease will not alleviate fears and can be postponed until the client is ready for this information.
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