A client asks about the possibility of genetic testing for her children because diabetes is common in their family histories. Which information should the nurse consider before replying?
1. Genetic testing is currently most feasible for monogenetic diseases.
2. Genetic testing is nearly at the point of being financially available for the general public.
3. Genetics have been found to be a primary factor in the development of diabetes.
4. The association between risk of disease development and genetic profile is well suited for individual counseling.
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Rationale 1: At present, genetic testing is most feasible for diseases involving variation in one gene.
Rationale 2: Genetic testing is still very expensive, often cost-prohibitive.
Rationale 3: Genetics is only one factor affecting development of diabetes.
Rationale 4: The data associated with genetics and risk for developing diseases is best understood as population data.
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