A nurse is explaining to a student that the benefits of genomic health care include (Select all that apply.)
a. health care tailored to each person's unique needs.
b. insurance discounts for those with few genetic risks.
c. mandated coverage for any genetic screening done.
d. treatments that are maximally effective for patients.
e. understanding how disease affected past generations.
A, D
Genomics can guide health care providers to using treatments that are tailored to each patient's genomic information, increasing the chances of successful treatment.
By using a patient's genomic profile, health care providers can choose treatments with the best chance of success for each patient.
Health care insurers are not permitted to adjust premiums based on genetic information.
Health care insurers are not required to provide payment for genetic testing.
The patient may have a better understanding of how disease has affected his or her family, but this is not a specific benefit of genomic health care.
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a. "I can expect some nausea as a side effect of nitroglycerin." b. "I should only take the nitroglycerin if I start to have chest pain." c. "I will call an ambulance if I still have pain after taking 3 nitroglycerin 5 minutes apart." d. "Nitroglycerin helps prevent a clot from forming and blocking blood flow to my heart."
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a. diversion and recreation. b. emotional and spiritual support. c. body alignment and activity. d. oxygen and safety.