While Collecting a Medical History, a Client Reports Having a Family

question 14

Multiple Choice

While collecting a medical history, a client reports having a family history positive for Huntington's disease. However, the client states not wanting to have genetic testing performed. Which of the following best describes why the client may refuse genetic testing?

• A) Impact it may have on obtaining health insurance in the future.
• B) Legal consequences that may result.
• C) Inaccuracy of the results that are obtained.
• D) Decreased quality of life that may occur if the results are positive.

Recognize the diverse membership composition of modern U.S. unions and their impact on labor relations.

Differentiate between labor and corporate organizations in terms of structure, democratic practices, formalized procedures, and specialized functions.

Analyze the role and objectives of the AFL-CIO in coordinating the union movement and its comparison to government levels.

Identify strategies used by organizations to remain nonunion and their implications on labor relations, including union avoidance, suppression, and substitution tactics.

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

A broad category of conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting daily functioning.

Syphilis Infection

A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, known for its varied stages and potential for serious health complications if untreated.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Multicausal Model

A conception of how mental disorders arise that emphasizes the roles played by many different factors.