Which statement should a nurse make when telling a couple about the prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders?
A) Diagnosis can be obtained promptly through most hospital laboratories.
B) Common disorders can quickly be diagnosed through blood tests.
C) A comprehensive evaluation will result in an accurate diagnosis.
D) Diagnosis may be slow and could be inconclusive.

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Even the best efforts at diagnosis do not always yield the information needed to counsel patients.They may require many visits over several weeks.Some tests must be sent to a special laboratory,which requires a longer waiting period for results.There is no quick blood test available at this time to diagnose genetic disorders.Despite a comprehensive evaluation,a diagnosis may never be established.

Which Statement Should a Nurse Make When Telling a Couple