The client diagnosed with the Huntington gene but who has no symptoms asks for options related to family planning. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Most clients with the Huntington gene do not pass Huntington disease on to their offspring."
B. "I understand that they can diagnose the presence of this disease in embryos. Therefore, you could select a healthy embryo from your fertilized eggs for im-plantation to avoid passing on Huntington disease."
C. "There is a limited need for family planning, because one of the hallmarks of Huntington disease is infertility."
D. "Tell me more specifically what information you need about family planning, so that I can direct you to the right information or health care provider."
D
The presence of the Huntington gene means that the trait will be passed on to all offspring of the affected individual. Understanding options for contraception and conception (e.g., surrogate mother options), and implications for offspring may require the expertise of a genetic counselor or reproductive specialist.
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