Nurses play a critical role in helping individuals and families find accurate information and access resources on genetic risks. What are the nurse's responsibilities?

a. Reflect on their own beliefs and values
b. Provide individuals and families with accurate information about genetic testing so they can make well-informed decisions
c. Communicate factual information with family members when a genetic risk is present
d. Conduct thorough risk assessments and genetic family histories as part of individual assessments
e. Consider genetics and genomics as critical nursing knowledge no matter what setting the nurse works in

The correct answer is option a,b & d. Nurses have responsibilities in genetic risk counseling that include reflecting on their values, providing accurate information, and conducting risk assessments.

Nurses' Responsibilities in Genetic Risk Counseling:

Reflect on their own beliefs and values: Nurses need to be aware of their personal biases to provide unbiased care.
Provide accurate information: Nurses must offer individuals and families precise details on genetic testing to aid informed decision-making.
Conduct thorough risk assessment: Nurses need to assess genetic family histories to determine risks as part of individual evaluations.