A nurse providing genetic counseling explains that when one parent has an autosomal dominant gene for an inherited disease, the chances of the child being affected are
a. 10%.
b. 25%.
c. 50%.
d. 100%.
C
If the mutated gene of one parent is dominant, it will dominate the other parent's gene. The odds are 50% that the child will be affected.
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1. pH is 7.30. 2. PCO2 is 30. 3. O2 is 75. 4. HCO3 is 25.
The nurse is caring for a client who is extremely dependent on the approval of others, causing them to discount their own needs. The nurse recognizes that the client is demonstrating
a. self-differentiation. b. emotional cutoff. c. poor self-differentiation. d. rigid boundaries.
Which patient at the cardiovascular clinic requires the most immediate action by the nurse?
a. Patient with type 2 diabetes whose current blood glucose level is 145 mg/dL b. Patient with stable angina whose chest pain has recently increased in frequency c. Patient with familial hypercholesterolemia and a total cholesterol of 465 mg/dL d. Patient with chronic hypertension whose blood pressure today is 172/98 mm Hg
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A. Consulting with a health care provider about a client's lab results B. Infusing 500 mL of normal saline over 60 minutes C. Monitoring IV fluid to maintain the drip rate at 75 mL/hr D. Providing oral care every 1 to 2 hours