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A mother who has achondroplasia asks the nurse if her infant will be at risk for the same diagnosis. The nurse knows that:
 
  1. If the father has the same diagnosis, then the child has a 50 chance of having achondroplasia.
   2. If the father does not have the same diagnosis, then the child has a75 chance of having achondroplasia.
   3. Over 80 percent of the people with achondroplasia are born to parents with normal height, so the infant may be of normal height.
   4. Achondroplasia is rare, and the mother should watch for signs and symptoms as the child grows.

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Sexting is defined as:
 
  1. The practice of sending nude videos or pictures on a cell phone, across the Internet, or posting to an Internet site.
   2. The practice of having sex while talking with friends on the phone.
   3. The practice of checking in with parents on a regular basis so as to be sure the child is not having sex.
   4. The practice of sending text messages that contain the word sex or a reference to sex.



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1. With both parents having the disorder, the child has a 50 chance of achondroplasia.
2. The child has a lower chance of achondroplasia if the father is of normal height.
3. Most children with achondroplasia have a parent with it.
4. Achondroplasia is usually prevalent at birth.

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1. This is the correct definition of sexting. It involves pictures or videos of a person naked or in a sexual act.
2. This is not the definition of sexting, though it could still be a concern.
3. This is not the definition of sexting. Check ins with parents are not a cause for concern.
4. This is not the definition of sexting, but this is still a practice that should be monitored by parents.




SAVANNAHHOOPER23

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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