A 37yearold woman is referred to the adult genetics clinic to be evaluated for EhlersDanlos Syndrome (EDS) because she has a personal history of hypermobile joints, fibromyalgia, and inflammatory bowel disease. When the counselor is taking the family history, the woman says, "All these questions aren't important! What does this have to do with me?" Which of the following is the genetic counselor's BEST next step?
A. Redirect to the goals of the session.
B. Review the importance of obtaining the family history.
C. Discuss her emotional response.
D. Acknowledge that patients with EDS are usually anxious.