A Patient Expresses Concern That She Is at Risk for Breast

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient expresses concern that she is at risk for breast cancer. To best assess the risk for this patient, what is the best initial action?

• A) Ask if there is a family history of breast cancer.
• B) Gather and record a three-generation pedigree.
• C) Order a genetic test for the breast cancer gene.
• D) Recommend direct-to-consumer genetic testing.

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