Module 10 Written Assignment – Nursing Care Strategies Module 10 Written Assignment – Nursing Care Strategies

Competency

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

• Nursing Reference eBooks
• American Nurses Association. (2016). Genetics/genomics nursing: Scope and standards of practice (2^nd ed.).