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acc299

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A nurse is assisting a family in compiling a family health history. Which of the following state-ments would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
 
  a. When you have completed this history, it will not need to be updated.
  b. Looking back at two generations of bio-logical relatives will be sufficient.
  c. The purpose of completing a family his-tory is to decrease genetic susceptibility.
  d. A family history is a useful tool when considering your future health risks.

Question 2

A nurse is applying genetic and genomic knowledge when completing a client assessment. Which of the following actions is most likely being taken by the nurse?
 
  a. Constructing a pedigree from a collected family history
  b. Identifying a client who may benefit from genetic counseling
  c. Referring a client to specialized genetic services
  d. Incorporating knowledge of genomic risk factors


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A family history is a useful tool to help families know about their health risks and prevent disease in themselves and their close relatives. It is recommended that families develop a three generation history and update it on a regular basis. Completion of a family history will not decrease genetic susceptibility; rather it will make families more aware of what that susceptibility may be.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Constructing a pedigree from a collected family history demonstrates assessment in the nursing process. Identification is demonstrated by identifying a client who may benefit from genetic counseling. Referral is demonstrated by referring a client to specialized genetic services. Provi-sion of education, care, and support is demonstrated by incorporating knowledge of genomic risk factors.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 8, 2018
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