A nurse is counseling a client who is considering having genetic testing completed to determine whether she is a carrier of the gene linked to Huntington's disease.What is the first step the nurse would take when assessing this client?
A) Assess vital signs.
B) Assess family history of this disorder.
C) Assess client's past medical history.
D) Assess current medications.

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Taking a family history is a useful place to begin when considering a genetic connection and prior to the onset of testing.

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