Genetics-related health care is basic to the holistic practice of nursing. What should nursing practice in genetics include?
A) Identifying genetic markers
B) Gathering relevant family and medical history information
C) Providing advice on termination of pregnancy
D) Discouraging females to conceive after the age of 40 years
Ans: B
Feedback: The nurse's role in genetic counseling is to provide information, collect relevant data, offer support, and coordinate resources. The other answers are incorrect because the nurse does not provide advice or influence the patient to make choices. The nurse also does not identify genetic markers.
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