An employer plans to monitor a client's exposure to chemicals in the workplace. The client is upset to learn that the monitoring includes genetic testing
The nurse tells the client that this practice is legal under which circumstances, if any? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. The practice is not legal.
2. The client must have been informed.
3. The client gave written permission for this testing.
4. The monitoring is required by federal law.
5. The monitoring is required by state law.
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Certain circumstances make this practice legal.
Rationale 2: The client must have been told in advance that this genetic testing was part of the standard monitoring.
Rationale 3: The client must give specific, written permission for genetic testing.
Rationale 4: If the monitoring is required by federal law, it is permissible. However, the client must be informed.
Rationale 5: If the monitoring is required by state law, it is permissible. However, the client must be informed.
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