Which statement reflects one of the biggest reasons clients are concerned about having genetic screening?
1. "I don't want to contact my father's family to ask them questions."
2. "I don't want to know what I am at risk of developing."
3. "I'm not really sure my husband is my daughter's father."
4. "I don't want to change my life."
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Rationale 1: Sometimes stressors in the family cause problems with assessment, but this is not one of clients' biggest concerns about genetic testing.
Rationale 2: Clients may present with this concern, but education can help them understand the benefits of being able to take measures against disease development.
Rationale 3: Misattributed parenthood, particularly fatherhood, is one of the biggest concerns regarding genetic screening.
Rationale 4: The idea of changing lifestyle to reduce the risk of developing a disease is not always embraced, but education may help alleviate this concern.
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