Tyler is conducting a study of identical twins in their 20s who were adopted at birth by separate families. Any differences he identifies in their weight can likely be attributed to ________.

a. genes
b. mutations
c. environment
d. copy number variations


c. environment

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A) Airway B) Breathing C) Circulation D) Consciousness

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A client with a history of HSV-2 infection asks the nurse about future sexual activity. Which of the following responses would be most appropriate?

A) "Use a condom during sexual activity if the infection becomes active again." B) "If the infection has healed, you probably don't have to use a condom." C) "Inform all potential sexual partners about the infection, even if it is inactive." D) "Refrain from all sexual activity until you don't have another outbreak for a year."

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Which drug administration route is the least predictable?

a. Enteral b. Intravenous c. Transdermal d. Subcutaneous

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A week ago an individual witnessed the explosion of a fuel tanker, after which a "ball of fire" came directly at her

She literally "ran for her life." She now reports feeling numb and not being able to respond spon-taneously to others. She feels estranged and detached from others. Whenever anyone mentions the experience, she responds, "I need to avoid thinking about it." The nurse taking her history would assess that the client's risk for developing posttraumatic stress syndrome is: 1. High to moderate 2. Moderate 3. Low to moderate 4. Nonexistent

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