A clerk in the clinic asks, "Why is it okay for me to send the report of the client's genetic testing to the life insurance carrier? I thought GINA prohibited insurance companies from getting this information
" How should the nurse respond? 1. "You should not be sending genetic information to anyone but the client."
2. "Once a client has reached age 75, GINA does not apply."
3. "Life insurance companies are exempt from GINA rules."
4. "The client must not care who sees the records."
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Rationale 1: Some forms of insurance are not covered by GINA.
Rationale 2: There is no age limitation on GINA protection.
Rationale 3: GINA does not apply to life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance.
Rationale 4: This statement is dangerous in that it may encourage the clerk to provide information to any insurance company that asks. This is not the best response.
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