The nurse is concerned that a patient pregnant with a fetus with a genetic disorder is experiencing moral and ethical problems. What should the nurse offer to support the patient at this time?

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The nurse can support the patient by encouraging the use of coping mechanisms (A), suggesting actions to reduce stress and anxiety (B), assisting with thinking through the process to increase optimism (D), and asking if the patient has any particular spiritual advisor that can be contacted (E). These options provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support without imposing a specific decision on the patient, respecting their autonomy and personal values.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Patient Pregnant with a Fetus