Scenario
Your preceptor is planning a training session for all new nurses to review principles of genetics and genomics using data from a three-generation family pedigree. The preceptor asks for your help building a genogram to demonstrate patterns of inheritance. You agree to do some reading, describe a genetic disorder, and provide a genogram that would indicate how this disorder is transferred over generations. Your preceptor asks you to pick one disorder from the list below:
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Hemochromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis
- Hemophilia A
- Tay-Sachs disease
- Von Willebrand Disease
- X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
- Instructions
- Include this content in your Word document:
Description of the selected genetic disorder, including clinical manifestations and pattern of inheritance.
A three-generation family pedigree and genogram with standard symbols and terminology.
Analysis of the pedigree and genogram, including:
- Identification of affected and carrier individuals
- Actual and potential health risks
- Explanation of the methods of genetic testing for the selected disorder.
- Description of the educational needs of the client and family, including specific examples and supporting rationales.