The clinic nurse assesses a newborn who is not progressing as ...

[BrownTown3]

The clinic nurse assesses a newborn who is not progressing as expected. Genetic tests are ordered.
 
  The nurse explains to the parents that the laboratory tests to be done include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Chromosome analysis.
  2. Complete blood count.
  3. Phenylketonuria.
  4. Enzyme assay.
  5. Antibody titers.

Question 2

The nurse caring for several patients and their families knows that roles in each family are determined by: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Age.
  2. Stressors.
  3. Demographic trends.
  4. Definition of family.
  5. Ethnocentrism.

[elizabethrperez]

Answer to Question 1

1,4,5
Rationale 1: Laboratory analysis includes chromosome analysis.
Rationale 2: Laboratory analysis for a gentic disorder will not specifically call for a complete blood count.
Rationale 3: A test for phenylketonuria would have been completed at the time of birth.
Rationale 4: Laboratory analysis includes enzyme assay for inborn errors of metabolism.
Rationale 5: Laboratory analysis includes antibody titers for infectious teratogens.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale 1: Age can be a determinant of a role within the familyfor example, a grandfather must be consulted for decision making.
Rationale 2: Stressors upon the family and individuals can influence the roles assumed by a member of the family.
Rationale 3: Demographic trends will influence roles in the family such as employment opportunities.
Rationale 4: The definition of family does not determine the role of a family member.
Rationale 5: Ethnocentrism is the conviction that one's own values and beliefs are the best or only acceptable ones. This does not influence the roles taken on by family members.

[BrownTown3]

Thank you

[elizabethrperez]

Happy to help you