A client is diagnosed with an autosomal recessive inherited disease. Which of the following are examples of this type of inherited disease? (Select all that apply.)
1. Cystic fibrosis
2. D-resistant rickets
3. Sickle-cell disease
4. Tay-Sachs disease
5. Phenylketonuria
6. Galactosemia
1, 3, 4, 5, 6
D-resistant rickets is an X-linked dominant disorder. The other choices are autosomal recessive inherited diseases.
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The doctor's order is for 1 ½ tablespoon of a medication. This is equivalent to 45 mL
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The clinic nurse assesses a newborn who is not progressing as expected. Genetic tests are ordered
The nurse explains to the parents that the laboratory tests to be done include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Chromosome analysis. 2. Complete blood count. 3. Phenylketonuria. 4. Enzyme assay. 5. Antibody titers.
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