A patient planning to be married tells the nurse that she has a strong family history of Huntington's chorea but does not plan to let her fiancé know. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this patient?

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The nurse should explore the patient's reasoning behind not wanting to tell her fiancé about the genetic illness. This will help the nurse understand the patient's concerns and provide her with appropriate support and education. Option B is not appropriate as it deprives the fiancé of the opportunity to make an informed decision. Option C assumes that the patient is afraid of her fiancé's response and may cause her to feel defensive. Option D is not an appropriate response, as it invalidates the patient's concerns and does not provide her with any support or guidance.

A Patient Planning to Be Married Tells the Nurse That