Which question would be the most appropriate for the nurse to ask when eliciting information about a client's genetic history?
a. "Have any of your family members ever completed genetic testing?"
b. "Do any of your family members have a genetic disorder?"
c. "What medical problems have your parents and grandparents experienced?"
d. "What environmental exposures have you had?"
C
A client's family medical history is important to obtain in order to consider the client's potential risk for genetic diseases and disorders. The best way to obtain this information is to ask an open-ended question about past medical history of parents and grandparents.
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