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A New Older Female Client at a Long-Term Care Facility

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A new older female client at a long-term care facility has a diagnosis of type 1 neurofibromatosis. As part of the intake assessment protocol for the facility, the clinical educator is teaching the care staff about the diagnosis. Which of the following statements most accurately conveys an aspect of neurofibromatosis?


A) "The neurofibroma lesions are unsightly for the client, but they are not painful."
B) "Her diagnosis puts her at higher risk of developing a malignant neoplasm."
C) "She is living with an example of an autosomal recessive disorder."
D) "The client is likely to be photosensitive as a result of the disease."

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