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saraeharris

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A pregnant client asks the nurse, What is this knuckle test that is supposed to tell whether my baby has a genetic problem? What does the nurse correctly explain?
 
  1. In the first trimester, the nuchal translucency measurement is added to improve the detection rate for Down syndrome and trisomy 18.
  2. You will need to ask the physician for an explanation.
  3. It tests for hemophilia A or B.
  4. It tests for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Question 2

The nurse is seeing clients at the wellness clinic. Which client is most likely to be using a form of chromotherapy?
 
  A. A baby with spina bifida
   B. A client with cancer
   C. A client with severe burns
   D. A client with a seasonal mood disorder


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coreycathey

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

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Explanation: 1. Screening tests, such as nuchal translucency ultrasound are designed to gather information about the risk that the pregnancy could have chromosome abnormalities or open spina bifida.

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saraeharris

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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