The nurse is teaching a couple about the pros and cons of genetic testing. Which of the following statements would best describe the limits 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."
D
Response:
The fact that some tests provide only a probability for developing a disorder is a problem: a serious limitation of these susceptibility tests is that some people who carry a disease-associated mutation will never develop the disease. Choosing appropriate treatments, avoiding having children with fatal diseases, and identifying those at high risk are advantages of genetic testing.
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