The best response from a nurse when counseling a client who is ...

[HudsonKB16]

The best response from a nurse when counseling a client who is considering purchasing a genetic testing kit from a vendor advertised on the Internet would be:
 
  a. It is illegal to purchase genetic testing kits from Internet vendors..
  b. It will be important to follow up with a health care provider after receiving your results..
  c. Many times online vendors experience inaccuracies with their results..
  d. Internet vendors use the latest technology to perform these tests..

Question 2

Which question would be the most appropriate for the nurse to ask when eliciting information about a client's genetic history?
 
  a. Have any of your family members ever completed genetic testing?
  b. Do any of your family members have a genetic disorder?
  c. What medical problems have your parents and grandparents experienced?
  d. What environmental exposures have you had?

[honnalora]

Answer to Question 1

B
The most important aspect of genetic testing is the counseling that occurs with the testing. Pur-chasing genetic testing kits on the Internet makes it easy for the public to access, but leaves a health care professional out of the testing process. Meeting with a health care professional is important to counsel a client about the implications and indications for such testing.

Answer to Question 2

C
A client's family medical history is important to obtain in order to consider the client's potential risk for genetic diseases and disorders. The best way to obtain this information is to ask an open-ended question about past medical history of parents and grandparents.