The increasing knowledge about genetics and genomics will influence nursing practice by chang-ing how:
a. nurses collect and use health histories.
b. nursing students complete clinical experi-ences.
c. referrals to other disciplines are made.
d. ethical dilemmas are solved.
ANS: A
Genetics and genomics will change future practice in several areas including: how students are educated, how nurses collect and use health histories, how nurses learn and apply innovative bi-otechnology, how prevention and health education is provided, administration of new therapies, and public health debates.
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