A nurse is counseling a client whose genetic test results show a genetic susceptibility for breast cancer.The most appropriate statement by the nurse would be:

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Persons with a genetic susceptibility are at increased risk for developing the disease.Although the client may choose to have a bilateral mastectomy and recommend genetic testing to other family members,the most important thing to relay to the client is that having a genetic susceptibility does not mean that one will automatically have the disease.

A Nurse Is Counseling a Client Whose Genetic Test Results