During an assessment, the nurse learns that a patient has a genetic predisposition to the development of several disease processes. Which illness should the nurse realize is associated with genetic makeup?

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While all of the listed illnesses can have a genetic component to their development, cancer is the most commonly known and studied disease associated with genetic predisposition. Certain gene mutations can increase the likelihood of developing certain types of cancer, such as breast or colon cancer.

During an Assessment, the Nurse Learns That a Patient Has