The client has just completed genetic testing and received a negative result. The client tells the nurse that he feels guilty because so many of his family members are carriers of a genetic disease but he is not
What is the nurse's best response? a. Make certain that the client recognizes that although he is not a carrier of the dis-ease, he could still be symptomatic.
b. Encourage the client to undergo a second round of testing to verify that the result was accurate.
c. Arrange for the client to undergo coun-seling and offer support to him during this time.
d. Emphasize to the client the importance of revealing his test results to other family members.
C
Clients who have negative genetic test results need counseling and support. Some clients may have an unrealistic view of what a negative result means for their general health. Others may feel guilty that they were "spared" when some family members were not. The client will not be symptomatic if he is not a carrier of the disease. A second round of testing is not recommended, because false-negatives are rare with this type of testing. It is the client's choice to reveal test results to family members; the nurse should not encourage him to do this.
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