A PHN reports that she is able to demonstrate the minimum competencies set forth by the Na-tional Coalition of Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG). Which of the follow-ing describes the action that is taken by the nurse?
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 ge-netic testing
ANS: B
The minimum competencies for health care professionals set forth by NCHPEG are: be able to examine competence of practice, understand the social and psychological implications of health-related genetic information, and know how and when to make referrals to a genetics pro-fessional. Making a referral is the only example that is described in these competencies.
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