Genetic Testing Reveals That a Client Has a Heterozygous Mutation

question 10

Multiple Choice

Genetic testing reveals that a client has a heterozygous mutation in a gene related to cancer development.The client is 60 years old and has not developed cancer.How should the nurse interpret this situation?

• A)The client will likely develop cancer if he or she lives long enough.
• B)The mutation was not strong enough to increase cancer risk.
• C)A second,random mutation has not occurred.
• D)The client will likely remain cancer free.

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