A female client with the beta-thalassaemia trait plans to marry a man of Italian ancestry who also has the trait. Which client statement indicates that she understands the teaching provided by the nurse?
a) "If my fiancé was of Middle Eastern descent, I wouldn't be worried about having children."
b) "I'll see a genetic counselor before starting a family."
c) "I need to learn how to give myself vitamin B12 injections."
d) "Thalassaemia is treated with iron supplements."
Answer: "I'll see a genetic counselor before starting a family."