The nurse constructing a genetic pedigree would use an arrow to indicate which situation?

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. This is the client for whom the pedigree is being created.
2. This is the person who relayed the majority of information for the pedigree.
3. This is the person who is seeking genetic counseling.
4. The person who is furthest in time from the client requesting the pedigree.
5. The point at which there is an interruption in knowledge about the client's ancestors.

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: The arrow may indicate the proband, or the person for whom the pedigree is being created.
Rationale 2: The person who relayed the information (or the historian) may or may not be the proband or consultand.
Rationale 3: The arrow may indicate the consultand, or the person who is seeking genetic counseling.
Rationale 4: The arrow would not be used to indicate this person.
Rationale 5: This arrow does not indicate a gap in the information being recorded.