A nurse is counseling a client who is considering having genetic testing completed to determine whether she is a carrier of the gene linked to Huntington's disease
Which of the following would be the first step the nurse would take when assessing this client?
a. Assess vital signs
b. Assess family history of this disorder
c. Assess client's past medical history
d. Assess current medications
ANS: B
Taking a family history is a useful place to begin when considering a genetic connection prior to the onset of testing. The best way to identify whether there is a mutation in a family where a he-reditary disease is suspected is to test the person who displays the most evidence of being a mu-tation carrier. This would take precedent over assessing vital signs, current medications, and past medical history.
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