Genetics-related health care is a component of holistic nursing practice. What action should a nurse who practices in the area of genetics prioritize?
A) Teaching families about the different patterns of inheritance
B) Gathering relevant family and medical history information
C) Providing advice on termination of pregnancy
D) Discouraging females from conceiving after the age of 40 years
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse's role in genetic counseling is to provide information, collect relevant data, offer support, and coordinate resources. Most patients do not need to know each of the different patterns of inheritance. The other listed actions are inappropriate.
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