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EAugust

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The nurse uses a diagram to show the etiology of Down syndrome, which shows that:
 
  a. there is an extra chromosome on the 21st pair.
  b. there is a missing chromosome on the 21st pair.
  c. there are two pairs of the 21st chromosome.
  d. the chromosome's 21st pair is missing.

Question 2

The nurse follows the basic concept of wound irrigation when directing the flow of the irrigant:
 
  a. from the area of least contamination to the area of most contamination.
  b. forcefully into the wound.
  c. gently over the skin into the wound.
  d. from a distance of about 12 inches.



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Answer to Question 1

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Down syndrome is attributed to an extra chromosome on the 21st pair.

Answer to Question 2

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The irrigant should flow from the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area to prevent microorganisms from entering the wound.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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