Through testing, a patient learns of a genetic disease that he has inherited from his parents yet none of his other siblings have inherited the same disease. The patient tells the nurse that he always believed his parents "didn't want him" and now he has proof. Which of the following should the nurse counsel this patient?
A) Suggest the patient talk with a counselor to discuss the results of the test and future options.
B) Ask the patient if he has ever discussed his thoughts and fears with his parents.
C) Encourage the patient to talk with his siblings about the illness and ask them for help now before he has manifestations of the disease.
D) Remind the patient that all genetic testing is inconclusive and there is a great chance that the results are wrong.
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