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The Nurse Is Providing Genetic Counselling for an Expectant Couple

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The nurse is providing genetic counselling for an expectant couple who already have a child with trisomy 18.What should the nurse do?


A) Tell the couple they need to terminate the pregnancy within 2 to 3 weeks.
B) Explain that the fetus has a 50% chance of having the disorder.
C) Discuss options,including amniocentesis,to determine whether the fetus is affected.
D) Refer the couple to a psychologist for emotional support.

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