A nurse in the geriatric clinic says, "I thought genetics was used mostly in obstetrics and pediatrics." Which explanation would the nurse manager avoid?
1. "We use genetics in geriatrics to make predictions about the health of our clients' unborn grandchildren."
2. "Our clients can be very vulnerable to adverse effects from medication. Hopefully we can reduce some risk by looking at their genetic profiles."
3. "We hope to find that genetic testing guides our choice of some nonpharmacologic interventions."
4. "Genetic testing may help us identify which of our clients are most susceptible to the diseases associated with aging."
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Rationale 1: This is not the best explanation of the use of genetics in geriatric practice.
Rationale 2: Genetic profiles can help guide pharmacologic choices in the geriatric population.
Rationale 3: Genetic influence on pharmacologic interventions is becoming more common. It is hoped that genetic information may also help guide nonpharmacologic interventions as well.
Rationale 4: Identification of disease susceptibility is possible through genetic testing across the lifespan.
Rationale 5:
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