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Title: At the completion of genetic testing it has been determined that a patient’s bab Post by: colleen on Dec 28, 2012 At the completion of genetic testing it has been determined that a patient’s baby will have Down syndrome. Which of the following should the nurse say to the patient after learning this information?
1. “I realize that this news is difficult for you. Is there anything that I can do to help you at this time? 2. “It’s not too late to consider ending the pregnancy.” 3. “You are young enough to be able to handle the baby’s challenges.” 4. “It does not matter if the baby has problems; all life is precious.” Title: Re: At the completion of genetic testing it has been determined that a patient's bab Post by: robertling on Jan 6, 2013 1 -- When supporting a the pregnant patient who learns that the baby has Down syndrome, the best response for the nurse to make would be to acknowledge that the news is difficult and offer to help the patient. The nurse should not suggest that the patient terminate the pregnancy nor tell the patient that the baby’ will have challenges that will need to be met by a young person. Stating that all life is precious is judgmental and should not be stated by the nurse.
Title: Re: At the completion of genetic testing it has been determined that a patient's bab Post by: colleen on Jan 13, 2013 Thank you :)
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