Which of the following is a characteristic of an autosomal recessive disorder?
a. it is expressed in the heterozygous state
b. parents are phenotypically normal
c. there is a 50% risk for each offspring to be affected
Answer: b. parents are phenotypically normal
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a. Nasal suctioning is prohibited for this client. b. Suction pressure should be limited to 80 to 100 mm H2O for this client. c. A vagal response may be elicited from suctioning, resulting in an increased ICP. d. Free-flow oxygen should be provided when suctioning the client.
When the researcher states that the risk of continued smoking after the smoking cessation intervention is estimated to be 62.5% of what it would have been in the absence of the intervention, she is referring to the:
A) Absolute risk B) Baseline risk C) Relative risk D) Sum total risk
When a family member asks the nurse where his terminally ill loved one might receive hospice care, the nurse's most helpful response would be based on the knowledge that hospice services are provided:
a. Only in special hospice care facilities b. As part of a hospital stay c. In the home or hospital d. Only through Medicaid
Which type of fluid loss is an example of insensible loss?
a. Perspiration b. Urination c. Vomiting d. Diarrhea