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azncindy619

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Down syndrome may occur because of a translocation defect. This means the
 
  A) infant inherits chromosomal material from only one parent.
  B) parents have a chromosomal pattern that is exactly alike.
  C) additional chromosome was inherited because it was attached to a normal chromosome.
  D) parents are such close relatives that their genes are incompatible.

Question 2

A nurse you know is 5 weeks pregnant. She works on a unit where chemotherapy is administered. Which of the following statements would make you believe she needs additional health teaching about avoiding teratogens during pregnancy?
 
  A) I care for about five patients a day.
  B) Latex gloves irritate my hands, so I don't use them.
  C) I never accompany patients to the x-ray department.
  D) I find giving emotional support taxing.


thall411

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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