A pregnant woman with retinitis pigmentosa is concerned about the possibility that the baby will also develop the disorder. An appropriate referral source would be:
1. Genetic counseling.
2. An ophthalmologist.
3. A gynecologist.
4. A nutritionist.
Genetic counseling.
Rationale: Retinitis pigmentosa is a hereditary disorder. Genetic counseling would give the client information regarding hereditary traits. An ophthalmologist, gynecologist, and nutritionist are all important resources for this patient, but are not the best resource for discussing hereditary traits.
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