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.

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Definitions:

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NLRA

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