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A Client Recently Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis Asks If She

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A client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis asks if she has passed on this disease to her children.Which nursing responses are most appropriate?


A) "There is really no way for us to know until your children are adults."
B) "RA is an autoimmune disease with no genetic link."
C) "Genetic testing can be done to see if your children carry any genetic alterations associated with RA."
D) "I can get you information on your disease that will better explain your options."
E) "Autoimmune diseases are so complex,and genetics is only one factor in their development."

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