The nurse is counseling a couple who suspect that they could bear a child with a genetic abnormality. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to incorporate into the plan of care when working with this family?
A) Gathering information from at least three generations
B) Informing the family of the need for a wide range of information
C) Maintaining the confidentiality of the information
D) Presenting the information in a nondirective manner
D
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It is essential to respect client autonomy and present information in a factual, nondirective manner. In these situations, the nurse needs to understand that the choice is the couple's to make. Gathering information for three generations obtains a broad overview of what has been seen in both sides of the family. Maintaining confidentiality of the information is as important as with any other client information gathered. Informing family of the need for information is necessary because of its personal nature.
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