The nurse is preparing to perform a health assessment on a 32-year-old client and plans to gather data about the client's family medical history
In the absence of genetic testing, the nurse is aware that the family medical history will help the nurse determine which of the following? 1. Genetically inherited diseases that the client will encounter
2. Laboratory tests needed for family diseases
3. Specific risks factors for certain diseases
4. Proper referrals for certain diseases
3. Specific risks factors for certain diseases
Rationale:
Taking a family medical history helps the nurse determine which diseases are prevalent in the family. The nurse can then teach the risk factors and help the client make the appropriate lifestyle changes. The nurse cannot predict diseases that the client will encounter. Laboratory tests and referrals are appropriate after a client has been diagnosed with an alteration.
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The state requests immediate assistance from the U.S. Congress and from surrounding states. The affected state should first contact the: a. Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). b. Institute of Medicine (IOM). c. Red Cross. d. Strategic National Stockpile.
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