Mrs. Xexy Lucero, G0, who is planning to become pregnant tells Nurse Sasha, "I am scared. My brother Zanjo, who was born 2 years after I was, died a month after he was born. My mother says that he had a very serious genetic defect. I don't know what to do." Which of the following responses are appropriate for Nurse Zasha to make? (Select all that apply).

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Mrs. Xexy Lucero, G0, who is planning to become pregnant tells Nurse Sasha, "I am scared. My brother Zanjo, who was born 2 years after I was, died a month after he was born. My mother says that he had a very serious genetic defect. I don't know what to do." Which of the following responses are appropriate for Nurse Zasha to make?

(Select all that apply).

a. I Think your mother should make an appointment to meet with your obstetrician. I'm sure she knows a lot more about your brother's illness than she is telling you."

b. There are a number of tests that can be performed during your pregnancy tO Screen the baby for genetic diseases."

c. lt is almost impossible to figure out what happened way back then, but l'm sure everything will be fine with your baby."

d. Do you think your mother would allow your brother's body to be unearthed so that it could

be tested for the genetic disease?

e. I will discuss your concerns with your Obstetrician. I am sure your doctor will refer you to agenetic counselor who hopefully will be able to help you."

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