The nurse is explaining the goals of the Congenital Heart Disease Genetic Network Study (CHD GENES) to a couple considering genetic screening for congenital defects. Which statement by a parent indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "There is a strong genetic role in the development of congenital heart disease."
B) "A goal of this study is to identify how genetics affects clinical outcomes."
C) "This study will help develop new therapies."
D) "This study has positively identified ways to prevent congenital heart disease."
D) "This study has positively identified ways to prevent congenital heart disease."
Explanation: A) Through population-based studies around the world, the CHD GENES study has concluded that epidemiologic evidence clearly indicates a very strong genetic role in the pathogenesis of CCHD.
B) The CHD GENES study seeks to identify the influence of genetics on the clinical outcomes and enabling development of new therapies and possibly approaches for prevention, such as newborn genetic screening.
C) The CHD GENES study seeks to identify the influence of genetics on the clinical outcomes and enabling development of new therapies and possibly approaches for prevention, such as newborn genetic screening.
D) The CHD GENES study seeks to identify the influence of genetics on the clinical outcomes and enabling development of new therapies and possibly approaches for prevention, such as newborn genetic screening.
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