A Nurse Is Applying Genetic and Genomic Knowledge When Completing

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is applying genetic and genomic knowledge when completing a client assessment. Which of the following actions is most likely being taken by the nurse?

• A) Constructing a pedigree from a collected family history
• B) Identifying a client who may benefit from genetic counseling
• C) Referring a client to specialized genetic services
• D) Incorporating knowledge of genomic risk factors

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap between neurons at a synapse, across which neurotransmitters move to transmit nerve impulses.

Neurons

Basic units of the brain and nervous system responsible for processing and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit information throughout the body via electrical and chemical signals.

Specialized Cells

Cells that are adapted to perform specific functions within an organism.