A Patient Pregnant with Her First Child Is in Need

A patient pregnant with her first child is in need of genetic testing. The health plan will cover the testing to an extent. What should the nurse encourage the patient to consider before making a decision about the testing?

A) Extended family members may resent the patient.
B) There might not be treatment available for the genetic disorder.
C) The patient may terminate the pregnancy before family is informed.
D) The patient must determine whether she is prepared for lifestyle alterations based upon the results.
E) The insurance company will have information about the genetic testing.