The client undergoes genetic testing but chooses not to be told the results of the testing once it is completed. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement?
a. Encourage the client to ask for the results of the genetic testing.
b. Share the results of the testing with the client's family members.
c. Explain to the client how this choice may affect other family members.
d. Respect the client's right to not know the results of the testing.
D
The right to know genetic risk versus the right to not know is the individual client's choice. The nurse should respect the client's rights. It would not be appropriate for the nurse to encourage the client to ask for the results because this is a personal issue. The nurse would never share results with others because this is a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The client probably realizes that this choice affects other family members. The nurse would not have to explain this.
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