A nurse is counseling a client who has just learned that she is a carrier of the BRCA2 gene. Which of the following best describes potential reactions by this client? (Select all that apply.)
A) Feelings of guilt
B) Fear of loss of insurance coverage
C) Feelings of anxiety
D) Fear for children
E) Feelings of insecurity

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A client who learns they are a carrier of the BRCA2 gene may experience feelings of guilt about potentially passing the gene to their children, anxiety about their own health and future, and fear for their children's health and genetic risk.

A Nurse Is Counseling a Client Who Has Just Learned