Which statement by the nurse indicates correct understanding of the purpose of a pedigree?
a. "It is used for genetic counseling of the client by the geneticist."
b. "It is used to show family history of a trait over at least three generations."
c. "It is used to show a specific pattern of inheritance of a trait."
d. "It is used to identify penetrance of a gene in a family."
B
A pedigree is a graph of a family history for a specific trait or health problem over several gener-ations. The other statements are inaccurate descriptions of the purpose of a pedigree.
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a. how to cover the skin to prevent the transfer of infection to others b. isolation techniques such as masking, gowning, and gloving c. handwashing techniques using antibacterial soap and not sharing towels and personal items d. how to apply the tincture of benzoin to the lesions
Find the amount to administer. Ordered: Cardene 20 mg po tidOn hand: Cardene 20 mg capsules
A. 2 capsules
B. 
capsule
C. 1 capsule
D. 3 capsules
Which statements are myths that have been disproved concerning aging? (Select all that apply.)
a. All older adults are senile. b. Most older adults live in their own homes. c. Older adults are poor. d. Older adults have frequent contact with family members. e. Older adults are disabled.
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A) Oxygen is dissolved. B) High blood pressure disrupts oxygen transport. C) Oxyhemoglobin circulates to the body tissue. D) All systemic oxygen is available for diffusion. E) Adequate red blood cells are needed for oxygen transport.