A 38yearold woman comes for genetic counseling because of an abnormal first trimester screen with an increased risk for fetal Down syndrome. She listens to the counselor explain the additional prenatal testing and screening options, and at the end tells the counselor, "I don't know what I should do." Which of the following is the BEST way for the counselor to approach this situation?
A. Restate the testing and screening options in simpler terms.
B. Inquire about how the patient has made difficult decisions in the past.
C. Convince the woman that testing will clarify the risk.
D. Explain why the choice for testing is entirely up to the patient.