Critical thinking and decision-making skills are essential parts of nursing in all venues. What are examples of the use of critical thinking in the venue of genetics-related nursing? Select all that apply
A) Notifying individuals and family members of the results of genetic testing
B) Providing a written report on genetic testing to an insurance company
C) Assessing and analyzing family history data for genetic risk factors
D) Identifying individuals and families in need of referral for genetic testing
E) Ensuring privacy and confidentiality of genetic information
Ans: C, D, E
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Nurses use critical thinking and decision-making skills in providing genetics-related nursing care when they assess and analyze family history data for genetic risk factors, identify those individuals and families in need of referral for genetic testing or counseling, and ensure the privacy and confidentiality of genetic information. Nurses who work in the venue of genetics-related nursing do not notify family members of the results of an individual's genetic testing, and they do not provide written reports to insurance companies concerning the results of genetic testing.
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