Misplacement of genetic material from one chromosome to another is called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
translocation
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A 50-year-old woman has a long history of hospital admissions related to alcohol abuse and consequent liver failure. During this present admission, the patient has been diagnosed with hepatic encephalopathy and prescribed lactulose (Cephulac)
During morning report, the nurse learns that the previous nurse withheld the patient's latest dose of lactulose because the patient had two loose bowel movements during the shift. How should the nurse interpret the previous nurse's action? A) The previous nurse acted correctly because loose bowel movements present a threat to the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance. B) The previous nurse should have obtained an order for a stool softener to replace the scheduled lactulose. C) The previous nurse should have administered the lactulose because it is necessary to remove excess ammonia. D) The previous nurse should have administered a partial dose of the lactulose in spite of the patient's bowel movements.
For which patient in the emergency room is it most important that the nurse conduct a thorough assessment for abuse and neglect?
a. 6-year-old African American male with complaints of abdominal pain b. 2-year-old Caucasian male with injuries from a fall c. 7-year-old Caucasian female with a broken arm from a motor vehicle accident d. 4-year-old Hispanic female who complains of an earache.
During report, a nurse complains about a 3-year-old boy, saying "He sure knows when to pour on the tears. There's nothing wrong until he sees you; then the tears start, but they stop as soon as you leave or his mother comes
He's just spoiled because they have a nanny at home who waits on him hand and foot." This is an example of a. lack of understanding of child development. b. frustration that the mother is not present. c. assessment of the child's behavior. d. stereotyping because the child has a nanny.
A nurse assesses the vital signs of a healthy newborn infant. What respiratory rate could be expected based on the developmental level of this client?
A) 15 to 25 breaths/minute B) 16 to 20 breaths/minute C) 20 to 44 breaths/minute D) 30 to 55 breaths/minute