A nurse is counseling a client whose genetic test results show a genetic susceptibility for breast cancer. The most appropriate statement by the nurse would be:
a. "You should discuss hormone replacement therapy with your physician.".
b. "You are at an increased risk to develop breast cancer.".
c. "You should have a bilateral mastectomy as soon as possible.".
d. "You should tell all of your siblings and children to get tested.".
B
Persons with a genetic susceptibility are at increased risk for developing the disease. Although the client may choose to have a bilateral mastectomy and recommend genetic testing to other family members, the most important thing to relay to the client is that having a genetic suscepti-bility does not mean that one will automatically have the disease.
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