A Nurse Has Collected Information on Four Generations of a Family

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse has collected information on four generations of a family and is now constructing a pedigree.What is the purpose of the pedigree?

• A)Constructing a pedigree forces the nurse to consider connections between people in the family.
• B)The pedigree can be presented to third-party payers to increase reimbursement for genetic testing.
• C)Construction of the pedigree identifies gaps in the family history.
• D)The pedigree provides a visual interpretation of inheritance through families.

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Definitions:

Net Increase

The amount by which a company's or individual's assets exceed their losses or liabilities over a given period.