A nurse is studying the recent increase in Type I diabetes in the ...

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

A nurse is studying the recent increase in Type I diabetes in the community. Which of the fol-lowing factors should the nurse consider when examining the development of disease? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Genetics
  b. Lifestyle
  c. Environment
  d. Technology
  e. Communication patterns

Question 2

A nurse is counseling a client whose genetic test results show a genetic susceptibility for breast cancer. Which of the following would be the most appropriate statement by the nurse?
 
  a. You should discuss hormone replacement therapy with your physician.
  b. You are at an increased risk to develop breast cancer.
  c. You should have a bilateral mastectomy as soon as possible.
  d. You should tell all of your siblings and children to get tested.

[soda0602]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
The knowledge of human genetics can improve the safety, quality, and effectiveness of care for clients. It is important for nurses to understand the predisposition to disease as well as the impact of behavior and social conditions on overall community health and wellbeing. Many genetic dis-orders have an environmental link. Technology and communication patterns do not have a strong association with the development of genetic disorders.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Persons with a genetic susceptibility are at increased risk for developing the disease. Although the client may choose to have a bilateral mastectomy and recommend genetic testing to other family members, the most important thing to relay to the client is that having a genetic suscepti-bility does not mean that one will automatically have the disease.

[SAVANNAHHOOPER23]

Gracias!

[ryansturges]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it