Question

question 7
1 pts
a patient expresses concern that she is at risk for breast cancer. to best assess the risk for this patient, what is the best initial action?
ask if there is a family history of breast cancer.
gather and record a three - generation pedigree.
order a genetic test for the breast cancer gene.
recommend direct - to - consumer genetic testing.
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Explanation:

When assessing breast - cancer risk, gathering a three - generation pedigree is crucial. A family history (just asking if there is a family history) is too vague. Ordering a genetic test or recommending direct - to - consumer genetic testing is premature without first constructing a detailed pedigree. A three - generation pedigree helps identify patterns of inheritance and assess the overall risk more accurately.

Answer:

Gather and record a three - generation pedigree.