A public health nurse is demonstrating one of the minimum competencies set forth by the National Coalition of Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) when
a. Organizing a meeting to discuss the care of cystic fibrosis clients
b. Making a referral to a genetics specialist
c. Advocating for legislation to support stem cell research
d. Educating a client about the results of genetic testing
ANS: B
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