Upon the Completion of Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer, a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

Upon the completion of genetic testing for breast cancer, a patient is happy to learn that the test results are negative. What information should the nurse provide?

• A) "You should be relieved to know you will never experience breast cancer."
• B) "None of your children will be at risk for breast cancer either."
• C) "Your children will be at risk for breast cancer only if there is a random change in a chromosome."
• D) "There is no guarantee that you will never experience breast cancer."

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