The nurse is reviewing a list of families scheduled for clinic visits. Which family would benefit from genetic counseling?
1. Family who has a child with cystic fibrosis
2. Family whose youngest child is overweight
3. Family whose oldest child wears eyeglasses
4. Family who has a neighbor with Down syndrome
1
Explanation:
1. Any couple who has had a child with a chromosomal abnormality may be at increased risk of having another child similarly affected.
2. There is no evidence to support that weight issues are caused by genetic anomalies.
3. Wearing eyeglasses is not a genetic anomaly.
4. Having a neighbor with Down syndrome has no effect on the family's genetic background.
You might also like to view...
When learning about the physiology of the human body, a student would learn that cellular metabolism takes place where?
A) Organelles B) Mitochondria C) Endoplasmic reticulum D) Cytoplasm
The patient, age 32, has ulcerative colitis, and his condition is deteriorating. An ileostomy is scheduled. After the procedure, this patient may be at risk for
a. Activity intolerance. b. Sexual dysfunction. c. Disturbed body image. d. Ineffective thermoregulation.
In planning the care for an older adult patient, the nurse will best promote health and wellness by
a. encouraging independent living and self-care. b. scheduling regular cardiac and respiratory health screenings. c. effectively delivering health-related educational information. d. promoting a nutritious diet and an age-appropriate exercise routine.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is breastfeeding and receiving antibiotics for mastitis. What should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stop breastfeeding, and switch to bottle feeding. b. Change the infant's feeding position on the breast frequently. c. Wash hands before handling the breast. d. Apply cool packs to the breast to ease pain. e. Wear a bra to support the swollen painful breast. f. NSAIDs may be used to help control pain.