Question

question 6
1 pts
what is the nurse’s best response about developing diabetes to the patient whose father has type 1 diabetes mellitus?

“because you are a woman and your father is the parent with diabetes, your risk is not increased for eventual development of the disease. however, your brothers will become diabetic.”

“type 1 diabetes is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. therefore the risk for becoming diabetic is 50%.”

“your risk is the same as the general population, because there is no genetic risk for development of type 1 diabetes.”

“you have a greater susceptibility for development of the disease because of your family history.”

Explanation:

To determine the best response, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as gender and assuming brothers will definitely become diabetic is wrong. Type 1 diabetes risk isn't determined this way.
• The second option is wrong because type 1 diabetes isn't inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, and the 50% risk claim is incorrect.
• The third option is incorrect as type 1 diabetes does have a genetic component, so the risk isn't the same as the general population for those with a family history.
• The fourth option is correct. Having a family history (father with type 1 diabetes) does increase the susceptibility (risk) of developing the disease, as genetic factors play a role in type 1 diabetes.

Answer:

D. "You have a greater susceptibility for development of the disease because of your family history." (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D in order, with the last option being D. If the original options had different labels, adjust accordingly. Based on the given options, the correct one is the last statement: "You have a greater susceptibility for development of the disease because of your family history.")