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SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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Which conditions may contribute to disability? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Violence
  b. Tobacco use
  c. Lack of access to health care
  d. Unsanitary living conditions

Question 2

When a nurse understands the significant impact that genetic testing can have on an individual and family, the nurse is meeting a competency identified by the:
 
  a. National Coalition of Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG)
  b. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  c. American Nurses Association
  d. International Council of Nurses



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
Several conditions and inherited problems can cause disability: genetic disorders, acute and chronic illnesses, violence, tobacco use, lack of access to health care, as well as failure to eat correctly, exercise regularly, or manage stress effectively. Substance abuse, environmental prob-lems, and unsanitary living conditions can cause disability.

Answer to Question 2

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The NCHPEG identifies one competency of health care professionals as being able to understand that health-related genetic information can have social and psychological implications for indi-viduals and families.



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