When reviewing the health and genetic history of a woman whose mother died of breast cancer, it is important that the nurse document genetic history appropriately
Which of the following is the most important factor documented in the patient's genetic history?
A) Three generations of information
B) Current medications taken
C) Adverse drug reactions
D) Immunizations received
Ans: A
Feedback: A well-documented family history is a tool used by the health care team to make a diagnosis, identify teaching strategies, and establish a pattern of inheritance. The family history should include at least three generations, as well as information about the current and past health status of all family members, including the age of onset of any illnesses and cause of death and age at death. Information on current medications, adverse drug reactions, and immunizations are important factors to be gathered in the health history but are not part of the genetic history.
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