The Patient Who Has Been Found to Have a Mutation

question 2

Multiple Choice

The patient who has been found to have a mutation in a gene allele that greatly increases her risk for a serious health problem has asked a generalist nurse tobe present when she discloses this information to her family. What is the nurse's role in this situation?

• A)Primary health-care provider
• B)Genetic counselor
• C)Patient advocate
• D)Patient support

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