The patient who has been found to have a mutation in a gene allele that greatly increases her risk for a serious health problem has asked a generalist nurse tobe present when she discloses this information to her family. What is the nurse's role in this situation?

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The nurse is supporting the client emotionally while she tells the family the information she learned about the test results. The nurse is neither interpreting the results nor counseling the patient and family about what steps to take next. This situation does not require an advocate role.

The Patient Who Has Been Found to Have a Mutation