A young adult female patient with cystic fibrosis (CF) tells the nurse that she is not sure about getting married and having children some day. Which initial response by the nurse is best?
a. "Are you aware of the normal lifespan for patients with CF?"
b. "Do you need any information to help you with that decision?"
c. "Many women with CF do not have difficulty conceiving children."
d. "You will need to have genetic counseling before making a decision."
ANS: B
The nurse's initial response should be to assess the patient's knowledge level and need for information. Although the lifespan for patients with CF is likely to be shorter than normal, it would not be appropriate for the nurse to address this as the initial response to the patient's comments. The other responses have accurate information, but the nurse should first assess the patient's understanding about the issues surrounding pregnancy.
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