While collecting a medical history, a client reports having a family history positive for Huntington's disease. However, the client states he does not want to have genetic testing performed
The nurse recognizes that one reason a client may refuse genetic testing is because of the:
a. Impact it may have on obtaining health insurance in the future
b. Legal consequences that may result
c. Inaccuracy of the results that are obtained
d. Decreased quality of life that may occur if the results are positive
ANS: D
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