The nurse is counseling a couple who suspect that they could bear a child with a genetic abnormality. Which would be most important for the nurse when working with this family?
A) Gather information for three generations.
B) Inform the family of the need for information.
C) Maintain the confidentiality of the information.
D) Present the information in a nondirective manner.
D
Response:
It is essential to respect client autonomy and present information in a factual, nondirective manner. In these situations, the nurse needs to understand that the choice is the couple's to make. Gathering information for three generations obtains a broad overview of what has been seen in both sides of the family. Maintaining confidentiality of the information is as important as with any other client information gathered. Informing the family of the need for information in advance is necessary because of its personal nature.
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