1. The patient is returning home with adjustments in the home environment to support a temporary alteration in mobility status. 2. The patient needs additional teaching to understand the reason for taking Coumadin at the same time every day. 3. The patien
1. cancer
2. hypertension
3. osteoporosis
4. myocardial infarction
Correct Answer: 1
Chronic illnesses that are associated with genetic makeup include sickle cell disease, hemophilia, diabetes mellitus, and cancer. Hypertension and osteoporosis are associated with a cultural group. Myocardial infarction is associated with age and lifestyle factors.
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