Which client response best indicates that the client has concerns about a genetic link to a specific condition?
a. "Heart disease in women seems to be a growing concern in the United States."
b. "Obesity is prevalent in the elementary school age population."
c. "My grandmother died of both breast and bone cancer at age 50."
d. "Both my aunt and my second cousin have osteoarthritis."
C
The first two responses are general statements about health problems in the United States. Os-teoarthritis is not necessarily a genetically linked problem. Breast cancer with metastasis is con-sidered an autosomal dominant inherited condition that may prompt a client to inquire about ge-netic testing and counseling. The nurse may be the first person to verify information that has ge-netic implications for the client.
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