You care for a child with Down syndrome (trisomy 21). This is an example of which type of inheritance?

A) Mendelian recessive
B) Mendelian dominant
C) Chromosome nondisjunction
D) Phase 2 atrophy


C

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A patient has suffered a muscle strain and is complaining of pain that she rates at 6 on a 10-point scale. The nurse should recommend what action?

A) Taking an opioid analgesic as ordered B) Applying a cold pack to the injured site C) Performing passive ROM exercises D) Applying a heating pad to the affected muscle

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A health care provider prescribes captopril (Capoten), 2.5 mg PO every 12 h for a child with heart failure

The medication label states: "Captopril 5 mg/5 ml." The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using one decimal place. ________________ Fill in the blank with correct word

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A nurse assesses a 70-year-old man who has high blood pressure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has been prescribed nicardipine and ipratropium inhaler

This medication combines a calcium-channel blocker and an anticholinergic. For which of the following urinary effects should the nurse teach the client to monitor? A) Nocturia B) Urinary tract infection (UTI) C) Urge incontinence D) Hematuria

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Essential elements in a disaster plan include provision of which components? (Select all that apply.)

a. Shelter for victims b. Transportation c. Communication d. Welfare of victims e. Food

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