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lb_gilbert

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The nurse explains that one common feature of children who die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is that:
 
  a. Death occurs during sleep
  b. The infants had a high birth weight
  c. Most deaths are in female infants
  d. Most deaths occur in hot, humid weather

Question 2

The abnormal hemoglobin seen in persons with sickle cell anemia is _________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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A common feature of SIDS victims is that they die during sleep without a cry or any sign of distress. Boys are more frequent victims. These babies usually are low-birth weight babies. The incidence is higher in the winter months.

Answer to Question 2

Hemoglobin S
In sickle cell anemia, normal hemoglobin is replaced by the abnormal hemoglobin S.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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