The husband of a woman with early-onset Alzheimer disease asks the nurse about using a family health history website to create a pedigree. Which information should the nurse consider when formulating a reply?
1. Research has shown such websites to be a valuable tool for all ages.
2. Such websites are expensive and difficult to use.
3. Research has shown health promotion benefits in pediatric clients.
4. The biggest benefit of using this tool is the time saving for the nurse who will not have to ask family history questions.
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Rationale 1: Research reports on the use of such websites have been limited to pediatrics.
Rationale 2: These websites are designed for public use.
Rationale 3: Research has shown that use of this tool promotes health in pediatric populations.
Rationale 4: The benefit to the nurse is not the primary reason to use this tool.
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