If someone has two copies of the gene for Type 2 diabetes, and the risk in his or her ethnic group is 40%, what is his or her life-long chance of developing this condition?
A. Over 50%
B. 84%
C. 14%
D. 4%
E. 100%
Answer: A
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A. chest pain B. psychogenic dyspnea C. coronary artery spasm D. coronary vasospasm
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A: cover the wound with an occlusive dressing and apply direct pressure. B: apply a tight pressure dressing and secure it in place with tape. C: perform a head-to-toe assessment to find and treat other injuries. D: apply high-flow oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask at 15 L/min.
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