A Nurse Is Counseling a Client Who Is Considering Having

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse is counseling a client who is considering having genetic testing completed to determine carrier status of the gene linked to Huntington's disease. Which of the following would be the first assessment the nurse would take?

• A) Vital signs
• B) Family history of this disorder
• C) Client's past medical history
• D) Current medications

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Definitions:

Liability Clause

A provision in a contract that outlines the responsibilities and liabilities of each party involved in the agreement.

Agent's Clause

A provision in a contract specifying the authority and scope of the relationship between an agent and the principal they represent.

Apparent Authority

The appearance or assumption of authority based on the actions or statements of a principal, leading others to believe a person has the right to act on the principal’s behalf.

Undisclosed Principal

A legal term referring to a situation where an agent acts on behalf of a principal, but the identity of the principal is not revealed to the third party involved in the transaction.