A patient tells the nurse that she does not want to pass on a disease that is genetic in origin to any future children. The nurse would most correctly respond to this patient with which of the following statements?
1. "A complete genetic study could help guide you in your decision making.".
2. "I supposed, then, that you are not going to have any children.".
3. "Adoption is always a possibility.".
4. "Are you sure that the disease is genetic in origin?"
"A complete genetic study could help guide you in your decision making.".
Rationale: Findings from genetic research can be used by patients and family members to improve their own health and prevent illness. It is premature to suggest adoption or refraining from having children until the genetic study is completed. Questioning whether a specific disease is genetic in origin may be helpful, but may not allay the patient's concerns about other diseases.
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