Cancer NCLEX style |74 questions| with correct answers

A nurse cares for a client who has a genetic mutation that increases the risk for colon cancer. The client states that he does not want any family to know about this result. How should the nurse respond? a. "It is required by law that you inform your siblings and children about this result so that they also can be tested and monitored for colon cancer." b. "It is not necessary to tell your siblings because they are adults, but you should tell your children so that they can be tested before they decide to have children of their own." c. "It is not required that you tell anyone about this result. However, your siblings and children may also be at risk for colon cancer and this information might help them." CORRECT ANSWER ANS: C This situation represents an ethical dilemma. It is the client's decision whether to disclose the information. However, the information can affect others in the client's family. The law does not require the client to tell family members about the results, nor can the client be held liable for not telling them. The nurse may consider it ethically correct for the client to tell family members so that they can take action to prevent the development of cancer, but the nurse must respect the client's decision. A nurse cares for a client who recently completed genetic testing that revealed that she has a BRCA1 gene mutation. Which actions should the nurse take next? (Select all that apply.) a. Discuss potential risks for other members of her family. b. Assist the client to make a plan for prevention and risk reduction. c. Disclose the information to the medical insurance company. d. Recommend the client complete weekly breast self-examinations. e. Assess the client's response to the test results. f. Encourage support by sharing the results with family members. CORRECT ANSWER ANS: A, B, E The medical-surgical nurse can assess the client's response to the test results, discuss potential risks for other family members, encourage genetic counseling, and assist the client to make a