A couple, Casey (XX) and Sam (XY), has learned that Sam has…
Question Answered step-by-step A couple, Casey (XX) and Sam (XY), has learned that Sam has… A couple, Casey (XX) and Sam (XY), has learned that Sam has familial hypercholesterolemia. Casey and Sam have two adolescent children. The children have not shown symptoms of the autosomally dominant inherited genetic disorder. Neither child has had any sort of genetic predisposition or diagnostic testing at this time. How would you, as a member of the couple’s healthcare team, advise Casey and Sam if they appear confused and/or need answers to questions. walk through the conversation with the couple about cascade testing, environmental influences, medications, age of presentation of symptoms, potential additional treatments, and the potential outcomes. Biology Science Genetics NURS 5811 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)