Describe the process of translocation in Down syndrome
What will be an ideal response?
The extra chromosome 21 is attached to another chromosome such as chromosome 14 . Actual total number of chromosomes is not increased but the resulting chromosome is a composite of both 21 and 14 . The affected person has genetic material equivalent to 47 chromosomes. This may result from an accident in the germ cells of one parent during gametogenesis or one of the parents is carrier of the abnormal chromosome, in which case parent carrier has only 45 chromosomes, resulting from the fusion of chromosome 21 with another chromosome
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a. $2 billion. b. $20 billion. c. $4.5 trillion. d. $40 trillion.
When a patient plan of care has been written, it:
1. is continually reviewed and evaluated. 2. must be reviewed by the primary caregiver. 3. remains in effect until the patient is discharged. 4. can only be changed by the initiating nurse.
When should jess empty her pouch?
a. anytime she has any drainage b. when the pouch is 1/3 to 1/2 full c. when the pouch is almost 75% full d. only when the pouch is completely full
Patients taking lithium should be instructed to drink adequate amounts of fluids and take adequate amounts of sodium. Select the reason for this instruction.
A. Hyponatremia promotes the retention of lithium, which can lead to toxic levels of lithium in the blood. B. Lithium is a salt and leads to an increase in thirst and an increase in the frequency of urination. C. Sodium ions and lithium ions compete against each other for renal elimination. D. All of the above are correct.