Autosomal dominant inheritance occurs when an abnormal gene pair dominates the inheritance pattern and children have a 50% chance of being affected. An example of an autosomal dominant disorder would be:
A) Huntington's disease C) Phenylketonuria
B) Sickle cell disease D) Cystic fibrosis
A
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a. Guide the child to the floor if the child is standing, and then go for help. b. Move objects out of the child's immediate area. c. Stick a padded tongue blade between the child's teeth. d. Manually restrain the child.
The nurse is assessing the client's eyes. Which assessment finding supports the diagnosis of glaucoma?
1. Eyeballs are firm to palpation. 2. Pupils are constricted bilaterally. 3. Central vision is impaired. 4. The client has a history of syphilis.
The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a client with severe heart failure. What lab study should be of most concern for this client while taking Lasix?
A) BNP of 100 B) Sodium level of 135 C) Hemoglobin of 12 D) Potassium level of 3.1
A patient is admitted with a fractured mandible and several fractured ribs. Which priority intervention would the nurse anticipate?
1. Providing pain medication 2. Determining lung function by chest x-ray 3. Maintaining spinal cord injury precautions 4. Stabilizing the rib fractures