During a research study, an African-American woman was found to have a TT genotype. What information should the nurse provide?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. "You will never need to worry about becoming an alcoholic, because your genes will protect you."
2. "You may wish to take steps to minimize stressors in your life."
3. "I have some information for you on how to maximize your coping skills."
4. "Your genetic profile makes it almost inevitable that you will become a substance abuser."
5. "You have a genotype that would make you vulnerable to substance abuse if you were not African-American."
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Rationale 1: This statement does not reflect current knowledge about the TT gene.
Rationale 2: This woman is genetically vulnerable to addiction. Minimizing stressors may help her resist the temptation to abuse substances.
Rationale 3: This woman is genetically vulnerable to addiction. Those with addiction often have poor coping skills. Information and efforts to improve coping skills may be beneficial to this client.
Rationale 4: Although this woman's genetic profile indicates vulnerability, it is not inevitable that she will become an abuser.
Rationale 5: The research on this genotype indicates vulnerability in African-American women.
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