The nurse is working in the respiratory clinic. In assessing children for cystic fibrosis, the nurse recognizes that children from which genetic and biologic racial background are more likely to have assessment findings characteristic of cystic
fibrosis? 1. Asian
2. Black
3. Hispanic
4. White
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Rationale:
1. Asians and Native Americans are more likely to experience alcohol abuse due to metabolic mechanisms.
2. Blacks are more likely to experience obesity and sickle-cell disease.
3. Hispanics and Blacks have higher rates of lactose intolerance than those of other racial backgrounds.
4. White children of certain geographic origins are more likely to manifest diseases such as cystic fibrosis and celiac disease.
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