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james9437

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When completing a pedigree, which factors should be included?
 
  1. Full siblings only
  2. Begin with the proband
  3. Mark each generation with a Roman numeral
  4. Include at least three generations
  5. Use only standard pedigree symbols

Question 2

A nurse is planning care for a family who is undergoing genetic screening. Which expected outcome will the nurse include in the plan of care for this family?
 
  1. Decide whether social issues outweigh genetic issues.
  2. Make a voluntary decision related to genetic health issues.
  3. Not consider the influence of genetics on health promotion.
  4. Look closely at the present before considering the future as it relates to genetic screening.


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Andromeda18

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2,3,4,5
Rationale: It is important to include half-siblings in addition to full siblings, as half-siblings have half the genetic history that the full siblings do. The other answers are all important to include in a pedigree.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The goal of nursing care is to allow informed, voluntary decisions when it comes to genetic screening.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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