Due to genetics, African American patients are at higher risk ...

[clmills979]

Due to genetics, African American patients are at higher risk for:
 
  1. Liver cancer.
   2. Injury.
   3. Infectious diseases.
   4. Diabetes.

Question 2

When palpating an inguinal hernia, a nurse would be concerned when feeling:
 
  1. Crepitus.
   2. Normal skin.
   3. An edematous area surrounding the hernia.
   4. A lump with erythema and edema.

[micaelaswann]

Answer to Question 1

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1. Liver cancer is seen more in Caucasian males.
2. Injury is the highest risk factor for all ages of children, no matter the race.
3. Infectious diseases do not have a higher presence in one race over another.
4. African Americans are at a higher risk for diabetes due to genetics.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Crepitus is not noted when palpating an inguinal hernia.
2. Normal skin will not be noted with an inguinal hernia.
3. The area will have edema along with erythema.
4. Erythema and edema would be cause for concern with an inguinal hernia. It may indicate strangulation of tissue or loss of circulation.