Upon the Completion of Genetic Testing, a Patient Is Happy

question 28

Multiple Choice

Upon the completion of genetic testing, a patient is happy to learn that she has a negative test result. The nurse realizes that this patient needs to understand that

• A)she will never experience a genetically-caused disease.
• B)any children she has will be free from genetic diseases.
• C)her children might develop disease from genetic misplacement of chromosomes.
• D)this is not a guarantee.

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