Reference no: EM133434456

Question: You are a new graduate nurse caring for a client that recently received a positive result from a genetic or genomic test. Part of your role as a general nurse in genetic and genomic care is to provide accurate information, ensure appropriate client referrals, and serve as a client advocate.

Instructions

Select one genetic condition or disorder (down syndrome, hemophilia, sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, or phenylketonuria (PKU).

Develop a plan of care for a client with a positive genetic or genomic test result for the selected disorder, including:

• A description of the selected genetic disorder, including the genes or chromosomes affected and clinical manifestations.
• Examples of specific genetic or genomic tests for the selected disorder.
• Identification of nursing care strategies for an individual with this disorder.
• Include examples and rationales for these nursing care strategies
• Explanation of potential ethical dilemmas for an individual with the selected disorder.
• Description of Interprofessional resources included when planning care for clients with genetic and genomic disorders.
• Include examples and rationales for these resources
• Discuss educational resources used when planning care for clients with genetic and genomic disorders.
• Include examples and rationales for these resources
• Please provide in-text (citations) and (sources)