At the conclusion of genetic testing, a patient learns that he has a predisposition for developing cardiovascular disease at a young age. Which instruction should the nurse provide this patient?

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The nurse should inform the patient that this information can guide him to make lifestyle changes to reduce his chances of developing cardiovascular disease. This approach empowers the patient and provides guidance for a healthy lifestyle. Option B is not a helpful response because not all patients with predispositions for cardiovascular disease require cardiac bypass surgery. Option C is inappropriate because it minimizes the severity of the disease and implies that the patient need not take the necessary preventive steps, and Option D is incorrect in that genetic testing results can provide useful information for disease prevention and early intervention.

At the Conclusion of Genetic Testing, a Patient Learns That