At the Conclusion of a Genetic Counselling Session, a Family

question 23

Multiple Choice

At the conclusion of a genetic counselling session, a family member says to the nurse, 'There's got to be something that you aren't telling us.' Which of the following might be the reason for this statement by the individual? The individual is:

• A)uncomfortable with the non-directive approach taken by the genetic healthcare providers.
• B)feeling unsure because of the outcome of the testing.
• C)angry with the findings from the testing.
• D)demonstrating signs of denial.

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Definitions:

Girdling

A horticultural technique in which a ring of bark from a tree or plant is removed, disrupting the flow of nutrients and sometimes used to enhance fruit production or kill the plant.

Phloem Sap

The sugar-rich liquid transported by the phloem tissues of plants, providing nutrients to different parts of the plant.

Carbon Dioxide

This is a clear, unscented gas formed from the combustion of organic compounds and carbon, as well as being a byproduct of respiration. It is a natural component of the air, which plants absorb in the photosynthetic process.

Spongy Layer

Part of a leaf's mesophyll, characterized by loosely arranged cells with air spaces, facilitating gas exchange.