A woman carries a recessive gene for sickle cell anemia. If her sexual partner also has this recessive gene, the chance that her first child will develop sickle cell anemia is
A) 1 in 4.
B) 2 in 4.
C) 3 in 4.
D) 0 in 4.
A
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The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old boy who has undergone an appendectomy. The child is unwilling to use the incentive spirometer. Which approach would most likely elicit the child's cooperation?
A) "Can you cough for me, please?" B) "You must blow in this or you might get pneumonia." C) "If you don't try, I will have to get the doctor." D) "Can you blow this cotton ball across the tray?"
A nurse is assessing activity tolerance of a patient. Which areas will the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Skeletal abnormalities b. Emotional factors c. Pregnancy status d. Race e. Age
Why are infants most susceptible to significant losses in total body water?
a. High body surface-to-body size ratio b. Slow metabolic rate c. Kidneys are not mature enough to counter fluid losses d. Inability to communicate adequately when he or she is thirsty
The following IV orders will be regulated by electronic infusion devices. Calculate the flow rates of the IV fluids in mL/h. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors
2 L D5W IV to infuse in 24 hours by infusion pump. Flow rate: __________ mL/h Fill in the blank(s) with correct word