Why might a person develop varicose veins?
What will be an ideal response?
Varicose veins result if the saphenous veins become dilated and their valves become incompetent. The blood tends to stagnate in the veins instead of flowing back normally to the heart, causing the veins to become elongated and tortuous. Varicose veins may also develop if the deeper veins become blocked or if their valves become damaged by previous thrombophlebitis.
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The pediatric nurse would expect to see the diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia in association with which genetic mutation?
A) Down syndrome B) Philadelphia chromosome C) Chicago chromosome D) Tay Sachs disease
What information is found on the American Cancer Society (ACS) website that would be useful to the community health nurse when teaching a health class for those recovering from cancer?
A) Smoking cessation B) Location of ACS offices C) Research projects D) Volunteer opportunities
A nurse uses the Codes of Ethics developed by the International Council of Nurses and the American Nurses Association when:
a. Providing confidential genetic testing for a client b. Advocating for the inclusion of genetic content in a nursing curriculum c. Considering the pros and cons of an ethical dilemma d. Becoming competent in genomics