Which activity would a general registered nurse be expected to perform as part of genomic care?

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Being able to organize a family history into a pedigree is an important skill for all health professionals and an expectation for registered nurses with a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has included in its document Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice 2008 that all BSN graduates must be able to "generate a pedigree from a three-generation family history using standardized symbols and terminology." It is important that the nurse not attempt to provide genetic counseling, as this is beyond his or her scope of practice; however, it is helpful to have a good sense of when referral should be considered even though a general registered nurse does not directly perform referrals to genetic professionals.

Which Activity Would a General Registered Nurse Be Expected to Perform