A client recently underwent genetic testing that revealed that she has a BRCA1 gene mutation for breast cancer.What are the best actions of the nurse?

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The medical-surgical nurse can assess the client's response to the test results and encourage genetic counseling for self and family.For some positive genetic test results,such as having a BRCA1 gene mutation,the risk for developing breast cancer is high but is not a certainty.Because the risk is high,the client should have a plan for prevention and risk reduction.One form of prevention is early detection.Self-breast examinations are helpful when performed monthly,but those performed every week may not be useful,especially around the time of menses.A client who tests positive for a BRCA1 mutation should have at least yearly mammograms and ovarian ultrasounds to detect cancer at an early stage,when it is more easily cured.Owing to confidentiality,the nurse would never reveal any information about a client to an insurance company without the client's permission.

A Client Recently Underwent Genetic Testing That Revealed That She