In practical terms regarding genetic health care, nurses should be aware that:
1. genetic disorders affect equally people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, and ethnic groups.
2. genetic health care is more concerned with populations than individuals.
3. the most important of all nursing functions is providing emotional support to the family during counseling.
4. taking genetic histories is the province of large universities and medical centers.
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1. Incorrect. Although anyone might have a genetic disorder, certain disorders appear more often in certain ethnic and racial groups.
2. Incorrect. Genetic health care is highly individualized because treatments are based on the phenotypic responses of the individual.
3. Correct. Nurses should be prepared to help with a variety of stress reactions from a couple under threat of genetic disorder.
4. Incorrect. Individual nurses at any facility can take a genetic history, though the larger facilities might have better support services.
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