A public health nurse (PHN) is implementing the objectives related to genetics from Healthy People 2020. Which of the following best describes the action that is being taken by the nurse?
a. Educating clients that multiple factors in-fluence the development of disease
b. Counseling clients about the results of ge-netic testing
c. Lobbying for legislation to support genetic research
d. Providing screening and genetic testing for specific groups of individuals
ANS: D
The objectives of Healthy People 2020 related to genetics suggest that screening and genetic testing for specific groups still remain the standard of practice while other routine screenings or tests are questioned for their impact on morbidity and mortality. Healthy People 2020 objectives do not address client education, client counseling, or legislation for genetics.
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