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:

Industrialized Agriculture

A form of modern farming that involves large-scale operations, heavy machinery, and the extensive use of chemicals and technology to increase productivity.

Eutrophication

The process by which a body of water becomes enriched in nutrients, leading to plant growth and depletion of oxygen.

Inorganic Fertilizer

Fertilizers made from synthetic, chemically manufactured compounds primarily to supply essential nutrients to plants.