Genetic counselors can recommend genetic tests and intepret the results of these tests for individuals. In which instances can a genetic counselor in the United States recommend a genetic test? Select all of the statements that apply.

A. An individual seeks a test for a genetic disorder that involves many genes.
B. An individual seeks a test for single-gene disorder, such as Huntington's disease.
C. A pregnant woman has an ultrasound that suggests her unborn child has a genetic disorder.
D. The parents of an unborn child want to increase their child's intelligence.
E. Cardiovascular disease is common in the individual's family.

A, B, C & E.

Explanation:

The genetic counseling that a genetic counselor gives aims to provide the family with complete and accurate information about genetic disorders. These information do the following

• Promotes informed decisions by the family members involved

• Clarifies the family's options of available treatment and prognosis of the subject

• Explains alternatives that is available to reduce the risk of genetic disorders

• Decreases the incidence of genetic disorders

• Reduces the impact of the disorders.

The question above seeks to know appropriate scenarios when a genetic counseling comes in handy.

The following are the types of genetic screening to help guide us in choosing the right answer.

• Carrier identification

• Prenatal diagnosis

• Newborn screening

• Forensic screening (paternity test)

The options in the questions about all seem appropriate except for option D.

The parents of an unborn child wanted to increase their child's intelligence genetically is bizarre and not appropriate ethically. It also doesn't fit into the aim and goal of genetic counseling.

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