Nurses are expected to know how to use the first genetic test. What is it?
A) The developmental assessment
B) The family history
C) The physical assessment
D) The psychosocial assessment
Ans: B
Feedback: The family history is considered the first genetic test. It is expected that all nurses will know how to use this genetic tool. The other answers are incorrect because the developmental, physical, and psychosocial assessments are not the first genetic test.
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