Question

Weeks after the birth of the child with Trisomy 21, the parents return to the prenatal clinic for follow up visit. They have spoken with genetic counselor about the risk of having another child with Trisomy 21. The couple brings literature from the counselor with them and asks the nurse to explain. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Review the literature and answer any questions that the nurse is able to answer.

B. Recommend a community support group for parents of children with Trisomy 21.

C. tell the couple that it is best to call the counselor with their questions.

D. Determine their reasoning for seeking genetic counseling at this time.

Answer 1

The nurse should review the literature provided by the genetic counselor, answer questions within their competency, and recommend a community support group for additional support.

Step-by-step explanation:

When addressing the concerns of parents who have recently had a child with Trisomy 21 and are considering the risk of having another child with the same condition, the most appropriate action for the nurse would be to A. Review the literature provided by the genetic counselor and answer any questions to the best of their ability. If the nurse is unable to answer any queries, they should facilitate communication with the genetic counselor. Alongside this, the nurse can suggest available support systems such as B. recommending a community support group for parents of children with Trisomy 21, as this can provide additional emotional support and resources.