While collecting a medical history,a client reports having a family history positive for Huntington's disease.However,the client states he does not want to have genetic testing performed.The nurse recognizes that one reason a client may refuse genetic testing is because of the:
A) Impact it may have on obtaining health insurance in the future
B) Legal consequences that may result
C) Inaccuracy of the results that are obtained
D) Decreased quality of life that may occur if the results are positive

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Barriers to genetic testing are: some individuals do not have an insurance carrier that reimburses for genetic testing,a high-deductible insurance policy,and feelings that testing may decrease the quality of life and increase anxiety for the future if the results were positive.Others may also feel guilty about passing along a disease to children and grandchildren.

While Collecting a Medical History,a Client Reports Having a Family