Which point should a counselor include when telling a couple about the prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders?
a. Diagnosis can be obtained promptly through most hospital laboratories.
b. Common disorders can be quickly diagnosed through blood tests.
c. A comprehensive evaluation will result in an accurate diagnosis.
d. Diagnosis may be slow and could be inconclusive.
D
Even the best efforts at diagnosis do not always yield the information needed to counsel the client. The process may require many visits over several weeks. Some tests must be sent to special laboratories, which takes additional time.
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