What Should Be Told to the Patient Who Has Been

question 5

Multiple Choice

What should be told to the patient who has been found to have a genetic mutation that increases the risk for colon cancer and says he does not want any of hisfamilytoknow about this result?

• A)"It is required by law that you inform your siblings and your children about this result so that they also can be tested and monitored for colon cancer."
• B)"It is not necessary to tell your siblings because they are adults, but you should tell your children so that they can be tested before they decide to have children of their own."
• C)"It is not required that you tell anyone about this result; however, because your siblings and children may also be at risk for colon cancer, you should think about how this information might help them."
• D)"It is your decision to determine with whom, if anyone, you share this test result; however, if you do not tell any of your family members and they get colon cancer, you would be responsible for their development of the disease."

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