A client admitted for sickle cell crisis is distraught after learning her child also has the disease.What response by the nurse is best?

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The best response is for the nurse to offer self,a therapeutic communication technique that uses presence.Attempting to assign blame to both parents will not help the client feel better.There is genetic testing available,so it is inaccurate to state there is no way to know who will have the disease.Stating that good treatments exist belittles the client's feelings.

A Client Admitted for Sickle Cell Crisis Is Distraught After