In presenting to obstetric nurses interested in genetics, the genetic nurse identifies the primary risk(s) associated with genetic testing as:
a. Anxiety and altered family relationships.
b. Denial of insurance benefits.
c. High false positives associated with genetic testing.
d. Ethnic and socioeconomic disparity associated with genetic testing.
B
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A These factors may be difficulties associated with genetic testing, but they are not risks associated with testing.
B Decisions about genetic testing are shaped by socioeconomic status and the ability to pay for the testing. Some types of genetic testing are expensive and are not covered by insurance benefits.
C This factor may be a difficulty associated with genetic testing, but it is not a risk associated with testing.
D This factor may be a difficulty associated with genetic testing, but it is not a risk associated with testing.
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