You are a nurse working for a physician in private practice and a patient tells you she is concerned that her newborn may have inherited Huntington’s chorea, an untreatable, ultimately fatal disease that runs in the patient’s family. What will you do?
Inform the patient about genetic counseling and help her find a genetic counselor who can advise her.
A patient in a gynecological clinic where you work as a nurse has informed you that she is considering serving as a surrogate for a childless couple she knows and asks for your advice. The patient is healthy, but seems somewhat emotionally unstable. What advice will you give her?
Encourage her to think carefully about taking such a step, and to see a physician for a complete evaluation of her health before she makes a decision.
