A nurse is a part of an interdisciplinary team in a clinic that provides genetic screening and genetic counseling. What is nursings unique contribution to genomic medicine?

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The unique contribution of nursing to genomic medicine is its holistic perspective that takes into account each persons intellectual, physical, spiritual, social, cultural, biopsychologic, ethical, and esthetic experiences. The other answers are incorrect because nursings assessment and evaluation capabilities are used in all areas where nursing is practiced. Nursing is not unique in having biopsychologic considerations.

A Nurse Is a Part of an Interdisciplinary Team in a Clinic