A married couple is beginning genetic counseling. What should the ...

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A married couple is beginning genetic counseling. What should the nurse instruct the couple regarding expectations from this process? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) The results will be provided to the couple only.
  B) The results will be provided as quickly as possible.
  C) The married couple makes the decision to participate in the process.
  D) Medically recommended procedures will be immediately scheduled.
  E) The married couple will sign informed consent forms for procedures.

Question 2

During a routine health check-up, a young adult woman asks the nurse about ways to prevent endometrial cancer. Which of the following would the nurse most likely include? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Eating a high-fat diet
  B) Having regular pelvic exams
  C) Engaging in daily exercise
  D) Becoming pregnant
  E) Using estrogen contraceptives

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, E
Feedback:
Legal responsibilities of genetic testing, counseling, and therapy include the results will not be withheld and given to the persons directly involved; the results will be provided as quickly as possible; participation in genetic screening is elective; and those desiring genetic screening must sign an informed consent for the procedures. After genetic counseling, persons are not to be coerced to undergo procedures; therefore, medically recommended procedures will not be immediately scheduled.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
Feedback:
Measures to prevent endometrial cancer include eating a low-fat diet, having regular pelvic exams after the age of 21, engaging in daily exercise, becoming pregnant (pregnancy serves as a protective factor), and asking the practitioner about the use of combination estrogen and progestin pills.