title: Utilization of genetic knowledge in pediatric nursing practice.
abstract: Many clients with potential genetic conditions are leaving clinics and hospitals without the conditions being recognized. Nurses knowledgeable in genetics can change this by using skills in genetic history-taking and dysmorphology assessment to recognize signs of genetic conditions and birth defects. Nurses can also positively impact clients' health by participating in follow-up care after a genetic evaluation and counseling. During any interaction, nurses need to be advocates for genetic clients.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Prows
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*