A genetics nurse is working with a couple undergoing genetic counseling. The nurse would evaluate that goals for counseling have been met when the couple
a. decides not to have children because of the chance of genetic illness.
b. is able to consider consequences of testing without cultural influences.
c. makes informed decisions regarding testing and subsequent actions.
d. understands a particular genetic illness and how it can be transmitted.
C
The couple who is able to make informed decisions regarding testing and subsequent activities has benefitted greatly from genetic counseling.
The couple may decide not to have children, but a specific decision one way or the other does not show that goals for the genetic counseling have been met. The goal is not to convince the couple not to have children but rather to help the couple make an informed decision.
Genetic counseling is done considering the ethical, social, and medical consequences of decisions. Making decisions in a cultural vacuum might well cause this couple more stress and anxiety.
The couple demonstrating an understanding of a particular genetic illness does not necessarily mean that the goals of counseling have been met. This is a narrow bit of information.
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