The nurse knows that the science of all the genes in the human genome, along with their interactions with each other, the environment, and other influences, is known as the study of
a. genes.
b. genetics.
c. genomics.
d. inheritance.
C
Genomics is the study of all a person's genes in interaction with each other, the environment, and many other factors.
A gene is a functional unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring.
Genetics is a term that refers to the study of genes and their role in inheritance.
Inheritance is the way genes and traits are passed from parents to children.
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The nurse recognizes that this reduction in ATP is caused by the impact of the disease on what part of the cell? A) Cell neuron B) Endoplasmic reticulum C) Golgi bodies D) Mitochondria
A nurse is assessing a 54-year-old flood victim who reports having difficulty concentrating and functioning. What might the nurse ask to help evaluate whether or not the individual is suffering from depression?
1. "Do you feel anxious?" 2. "Do you have any sleep problems?" 3. "Do you have any appetite problems?" 4. "Did you feel this way before the flood?"
The nurse understands that a medication such as carvedilol (Coreg) may not be effective in an African-American patient because of its effects on
a. cardiac contractility. b. heart rate. c. renin release. d. vascular resistance.
____________________ are sometimes wrapped around dressings to hold the dressings in place.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).