Design nursing care strategies which incorporate genetic and genomic risk factors.
Scenario
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 discussed within this course.
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
· Correct grammar, spelling and APA style and format are required.
Resources
·
American Nurses Association. (2016).
Genetics/genomics nursing: Scope and standards of practice
(2
nd
ed.).
