Module 2: NUR 2214 Module 2 EA: Questions & Answers : Updated A Plus Guide Solution

A nurse's coworker approaches the nurse to inquire about the test results of a friend who is being cared for by the nurse. How should the nurse respond? (Ans- Decline to discuss the friend's medical condition. Before a treatment requiring informed consent can be performed, what information must the client be given? Select all that apply. (Ans- Alternative treatment options The risks and benefits of the treatment The risks involved in refusing the treatment The nature of the problem requiring the treatment What basic concept about genetics is correct? (Ans- There is a specific chromosome locus for every gene. What measures should the nurse take during genetic testing and counseling of a patient? (Ans- Consider cost and specificity of the test to help determine if testing is reasonable. What is the karyotype of an organism called if it contains the required number of chromosome pairs? (Ans- Euploid A patient is unable to see the colors red or green. Which pattern of inheritance caused this genetic disorder? (Ans- Sex-linked A nursing student wants to know how DNA bases are linked on the opposite strands of DNA. What is the most appropriate pairing of the DNA bases? (Ans- Cytosine binds with guanine.