A nurse is applying genetic and genomic knowledge when completing a client assessment. Which of the following actions is most likely being taken by the nurse?
a. Constructing a pedigree from a collected family history
b. Identifying a client who may benefit from genetic counseling
c. Referring a client to specialized genetic services
d. Incorporating knowledge of genomic risk factors
ANS: A
Constructing a pedigree from a collected family history demonstrates assessment in the nursing process. Identification is demonstrated by identifying a client who may benefit from genetic counseling. Referral is demonstrated by referring a client to specialized genetic services. Provi-sion of education, care, and support is demonstrated by incorporating knowledge of genomic risk factors.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following complementary alternative medicine therapies would be considered as part of the energy and body work category?
a. Rolfing c. shamanism b. imagery d. nutraceutical
What characteristic do atopic individuals have that make them genetically predisposed to develop allergies?
a. Greater quantities of histamine b. More histamine receptors c. Greater quantities of IgE d. A deficiency in epinephrine
You are responsible for the care of a postoperative patient with a thoracotomy. The patient has been given the nursing diagnosis of Activity Intolerance. Which action should you delegate to the UAP?
a. Instructing the patient to alternate rest and cavity periods. b. Encouraging, monitoring, and recording nutritional intake. c. Monitoring cardiorespiratory response to activity d. Planning activities for periods when the patient has the most energy.
The nurse assesses an older male adult who has Alzheimer's disease and his caregiver. Which information from the caregiver warrants further investigation by the nurse to as-sess the caregiver for strain?
a. The client wants to stay home. b. The client sleeps on two pillows. c. The client sits in the chair all day. d. The client does not like to be alone.