The Nurse Is Creating a Three-Generation Pedigree for a 30-Year-Old

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is creating a three-generation pedigree for a 30-year-old female client.The client states,"I've been told that several of my ancestors had gout.Does that mean I'll get it too?" How should the nurse respond?

• A)"Research studies have noted an association between some genes and a higher risk of gout."
• B)"Your risk won't increase until you are over 6
• C)"Only if you don't control other risk factors."
• D)"It depends on environmental risk factors."

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Definitions:

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Voyeurs

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