The client has just completed the first session of genetic counseling. Which intervention will the nurse perform next?

Question

a. Assessing the phase of the grieving process most applicable to the client at this time
b. Asking the client to explain the various terms used in the discussion
c. Determining whether the client has ade-quate coping methods to deal with the counseling process
d. Asking the client to explain expectations and how they may have changed after the session

Answer 1

D
After any discussion about genetic risk or genetic testing, the nurse would assess the client's un-derstanding of what was said and how the information may affect decisions in the future. The client may not be in the grieving process at this time. The nurse does not have to ask the client to explain each term after the session. However, the nurse should have encouraged the client to ask questions throughout the session. Although it is important to assess coping in the client, this is usually done after understanding is assessed. Support can then be offered to the client.