A nurse applies genetic and genomic knowledge when completing a client assessment by
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
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