What information should the nurse provide to the client who asks about the use of a genetic test advertised on the Internet?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "Genetic testing is not available to the public, so those ads must be a hoax."
2. "There are concerns about how reliable these tests are and about the validity of the results."
3. "Genetic testing should include counseling or guidance about the results."
4. "These tests will be cost prohibitive for many years into the future."
5. "The test results are not very helpful if they aren't discussed in the context of your health history and other findings."
2,3,5
Rationale 1: Genetic tests are available to the public.
Rationale 2: The reliability, validity, and interpretation of these tests have been questioned.
Rationale 3: The genetic test itself is only part of the process of testing. The client should get counseling and guidance about results.
Rationale 4: Testing costs may fall, making the tests affordable in the near future.
Rationale 5: The results of these tests are not as valuable as they would be if integrated with the client's health findings.
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