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Title: The nurse is creating a three-generation pedigree for a 30-year-old female client. The client ...
Post by: LynRibisi on Dec 13, 2021
The nurse is creating a three-generation pedigree for a 30-year-old female client. The client states, "I've been told that several of my ancestors had gout. Does that mean I'll get it too?" How should the nurse respond?

▸ "Research studies have noted an association between some genes and a higher risk of gout."

▸ "Your risk won't increase until you are over 65."

▸ "Only if you don't control other risk factors."

▸ "It depends on environmental risk factors."


Title: The nurse is creating a three-generation pedigree for a 30-year-old female client. The client ...
Post by: devinder on Dec 13, 2021
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