The nurse is teaching a couple about the pros and cons of genetic testing. Which statement best describes the capabilities of genetic testing?
A) "Various genetic tests help the physician choose appropriate treatments."
B) "Genetic testing helps couples avoid having children with fatal diseases."
C) "Genetic tests identify people at high risk for preventable conditions."
D) "Some genetic tests can give a probability for developing a disorder."
Ans: D
The fact that some tests only provide a probability for developing a disorder raises a problem. A serious limitation of these susceptibility tests is that some people who carry a disease-associated mutation never develop the disease. The other statements affirm the value of genetic tests.
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