The Nurse Is Creating a Three-Generation Pedigree for a 30-Year-Old

Multiple Choice

The nurse is creating a three-generation pedigree for a 30-year-old female client.The client states,"I've been told that several of my ancestors had gout.Does that mean I'll get it too?" How should the nurse respond?

A) "Research studies have noted an association between some genes and a higher risk of gout."
B) "Your risk won't increase until you are over 6
C) "Only if you don't control other risk factors."
D) "It depends on environmental risk factors."