While Collecting a Medical History,a Client Reports Having a Family

question 24

Multiple Choice

While collecting a medical history,a client reports having a family history positive for Huntington's disease.However,the client states he does not want to have genetic testing performed.Which of the following best describes why the client may refuse genetic testing?

• A) Impact it may have on obtaining health insurance in the future
• B) Legal consequences that may result
• C) Inaccuracy of the results that are obtained
• D) Decreased quality of life that may occur if the results are positive

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