During a health history the nurse learns that a newly married female patient has a family history of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which type of referral should the nurse consider for this patient?

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Given the patient's family history of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, a referral to a genetic counselor would be appropriate as this healthcare professional can assess the patient's risk for developing diabetes and provide education on genetic factors related to diabetes.

During a Health History the Nurse Learns That a Newly