A Nurse Is Eliciting Information About a Client's Genetic History

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse is eliciting information about a client's genetic history. Which of the following questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

• A) "Have any of your family members ever completed genetic testing?"
• B) "Do any of your family members have a genetic disorder?"
• C) "What medical problems have your parents and grandparents experienced?"
• D) "What environmental exposures have you had?"

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