A patient scheduled for a genetic evaluation has questions regarding the visit. Rank the steps in the order that they should most likely occur. Place in order the steps of the process.Choice 1. The geneticist examines the patient.Choice 2. The patient is scheduled for diagnostic tests.Choice 3. The patient constructs a third-generation pedigree.Choice 4. The geneticist discusses the findings with the patient and makes recommendations.Choice 5. The genetic clinical nurse interviews the patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
3, 5, 1, 2, 4
Choice 1. The third step is for the geneticist to examine the patient.
Choice 2. The fourth step is for the patient to be scheduled for diagnostic tests.
Choice 3. The first step is for the nurse and patient to construct a third-generation pedigree.
Choice 4. The fifth step is when the geneticist discusses the findings with the patient and makes specific recommendations.
Choice 5. The second step is for the genetic clinical nurse to interview the patient.
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