The nurse tells a mother that the blueprint for all inherited traits, such as height, is found in the:

a. sperm.
b. ovary.
c. chromosomes.
d. nucleus of the cell.


C
The blueprint for all inherited traits is found in the chromosomes.

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" To keep him from removing his lines and leaving the hospital, you apply bilateral wrist restraints until you can contact the physician for an order for patient restraint. This is an example of which of the following? a. Assault and battery b. Felony c. False imprisonment d. Quasi-intentional tort

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A clinical faculty member stresses "see one–do one–teach one" as a teaching methodology. When asked about this technique, the instructor explains that

a. doing all three things covers several learning styles. b. it gives the students a feeling of mastery of the topic. c. people retain a high percentage of what they teach. d. teaching others helps develop leadership in students.

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The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with renal calculi. The nurse should instruct the patient to increase fluid intake to a level where the patient produces at least how much urine each day?

A) 1,250 mL B) 2,000 mL C) 2,750 mL D) 3,500 mL

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An infant with nonorganic failure to thrive stares at you constantly while you care for her. This is probably occurring as a result of

A) poor vision from vitamin deficiency. B) potassium deficiency from an inadequate diet. C) previous lack of stimulation. D) searching for her mother from loneliness.

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