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madam-professor

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A child has been diagnosed with sickle-cell disease. The parents are unsure how their child contracted the disease. The nurse should explain that
 
  1. the mother and the father of thechild have the sickle-cell trait.
  2. the mother of the child has the trait,but the father doesn't.
  3. the father of the child has the trait,but the mother doesn't.
  4. the mother of the child has sickle-celldisease,but the father doesn't have the disease or the trait.

Question 2

A 14-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her mother. The nurse determines that the teen is about 28 weeks pregnant. The mother states, We knew she was gaining weight, but we can't tell anyone she is pregnant.
 
   The nurse understands that the client's mother's behavior exemplifies which of the following? 1. Low self-esteem
  2. Anger
  3. Shame
  4. Ignorance



gabrielle_lawrence

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Answer to Question 1

Answer:1
Rationale:Sickle-cell disease is an autosomal recessive disorder;both parents must have the trait in order for a child to have the disease.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. In families who foster educational and career goals for their children, adolescent pregnancy is often a shock. Anger, shame, and sorrow are common reactions.



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