An Employer Has Questioned a Client About Genetic Illnesses

question 13

Multiple Choice

An employer has questioned a client about genetic illnesses.When the client refused to provide this information,the employer said,"I don't know why you are so upset.It is public information anyway." Which questions would the nurse ask?

• A)"Has your genetic information been identified in a study reported in the newspaper?"
• B)"Were your medical records discovered in a court case?"
• C)"Did you give permission for your genetic information to be identified in a research publication?"
• D)"Does your employer have access to a medical database?"
• E)"Was your genetic information part of a televised documentary?"

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Definitions:

Private Market-clearing

The process by which supply and demand balance out at a price where the quantity supplied equals the quantity demanded in a private marketplace, without excess surplus or shortage.

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Tradable Emissions Permits

A regulatory system that allows companies to buy or sell allowances for a given amount of emissions, encouraging reduction in total emissions in a cost-effective manner.

Environmental Standards

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