The client,whose mother has Huntington disease,is considering genetic testing but is not sure whether she really wants to know the results.She asks what the nurse would do in her situation.What is the nurse's best response?

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Any level of genetic counseling requires the counselor to be nondirective.The counselor must ensure that the client has adequate and accurate information on which to base the decision but cannot suggest or direct the client to test or not to test.The client may wish to discuss the issue with her family,but ultimately the decision about testing can be made only by the client.

The Client,whose Mother Has Huntington Disease,is Considering Genetic Testing but Is