An obstetrician is caring for a young woman who wants to undergo genetic testing prior to becoming pregnant. What would be the best response to this patient?
A. Tell her that genetic testing will not determine genetic disorders passed on to a fetus.
B. Tell her that genetic testing is not recommended when determining pregnancy.
C. Refer the woman to a qualified genetic counselor.
D. Tell her about the emotional aspects of caring for a baby with a genetic disease.
E. Refer her to a geneticist.
C. Refer the woman to a qualified genetic counselor.
Health care practitioners should refer any patient who wants to undergo genetic testing to a genetic counselor. Genetic counselors can explain test results and help patients deal with difficult questions concerning those results.
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