A patient planning to have genetic testing prior to having children tells the nurse that she is fearful that people will learn about the testing and the results. How should the nurse respond to this concern?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The nurse should reassure the patient that the results of genetic testing are confidential and cannot be shared without their permission. This may alleviate the patient's fear of others learning about their test results.

A Patient Planning to Have Genetic Testing Prior to Having