One of the main goals of the Human Genome Project was:
a. Providing physicians with a national database for information related to genetic disorders
b. Developing new medications that can be used in genetics research
c. Addressing ethical, legal, and social issues related to this research
d. Improving the ability to accurately test for genetic disorders
C
The goals of the Human Genome Project were to determine the sequences of the base pairs in human DNA; improve tools for data analysis; transfer related technologies to the private sector; and address the ethical, legal, and social issues that may arise.
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What nursing diagnosis would the nurse add to this client's care plan? What will be an ideal response?