A patient tells the nurse that she does not want to pass on a disease that is genetic in origin to any future children. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "A complete genetic study could help guide you in your decision making."
B. "Adoption is always a possibility."
C. "I suppose, then, that you are not going to have any children."
D. "Are you sure that the disease is genetic in origin?"
Answer: A
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