A woman with both heart disease and osteoarthritis has come to the genetics clinic for genetic screening. What would the nurse know about these two diseases?
A) They are multifactorial.
B) They are direct result of the patient's lifestyle.
C) They are caused by a single gene.
D) They do not have a genetic basis.
Ans: A
Feedback: Genomic or multifactorial influences involve interactions among several genes (gene–gene interactions) and between genes and the environment (gene–environment interactions), as well as the individual's lifestyle.
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1. "No, it will probably cause your baby to have more allergies." 2. "No, because it might decrease the amount of milk you produce." 3. "No, it could be excreted in your milk and affect the baby." 4. "No, it will affect the taste of your milk, and your baby might reject nursing."
A school nurse is planning an educational presentation for high school students about violence. Which of the following statements would be included in the presentation?
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1. India 2. Philippines 3. People's Republic of China 4. Vietnam