A Client Is Scheduled for Genetic Testing for the Presence

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Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled for genetic testing for the presence of oncogenes.Which client statement would the nurse interpret an indicating that more education is needed regarding this testing?

• A)"Oncogenes support the development of proto-oncogenes that initiate tumor growth."
• B)"The test is looking for a factor that could be causing my cancer to grow."
• C)"The results of this test may help my health care team choose which medications I should take."
• D)"This test may help my health care team find out why the medication I have been taking is not killing my cancer cells."

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Energy Intake

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Body Mass Index

A numerical computation that compares a person's weight and height to determine their overall body fat and categorize their weight status.

Nutrient Detectors

Specialized cells or mechanisms in the body that sense and respond to specific nutrients, helping to regulate dietary intake and nutritional status.

Blood Glucose

The concentration of glucose present in the blood, essential for providing energy to cells throughout the body.