A patient planning to be married tells the nurse that she has a strong family history of Huntington chorea but does not plan to let her fiancé know. How should the nurse respond to this patient?

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The nurse should ask the patient why she does not want her fiancé to know about the genetic illness. It is important for the patient to have a honest conversation with her fiancé about her family history of Huntington chorea, as it is a hereditary disease with a 50% chance of being passed on to the offspring. The fiancé has the right to know about the potential risks in their future children and make an informed decision.

A Patient Planning to Be Married Tells the Nurse That