A woman is aware that she is the carrier of a sex-linked recessive disease (hemophilia A); her husband is free of the disease. What frequency of this disease could she expect to see in her children?
A) All male children will inherit it.
B) All female children will be carriers like she is.
C) One-half of her male children will inherit the disease.
D) One-half of her female children will inherit the disease.
C
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a. Experiences less pain than in earlier stages of cancer b. Cannot communicate the character of his pain effectively c. Knowledges pain at a later time than when it occurs d. Relies on caregiver to provide pain relief without asking
A pregnant woman in her first trimester is having her first prenatal visit. She tells the nurse that she takes red raspberry leaf regularly. What response by the nurse is best?
A. Discuss the cardiovascular problems associated with this substance. B. Explain that it is safe to use during pregnancy. C. Inform the woman that safety has not been established. D. Tell the woman she should not use it during pregnancy.
A client having her fourth child is admitted to the labor unit and is accompanied by a doula. The intrapartum nurse expects the doula to assist with:
A. Fetal monitoring and relaxation techniques. B. Physical and emotional comfort techniques. C. Breathing techniques and labor assessment. D. Massage and vaginal exams.
The staff members notify the police that a court-committed patient has eloped. What is the initial action for the staff to take when the patient is returned to the hospital?
a. Discuss with the patient the reason for the elopement. b. Ask the patient to sign an "against medical advice" release. c. Request that the patient give written notice of intent to leave. d. Readmit the patient under the original court-ordered commitment.