NURS 6051N Week 1 Quiz with Answers

During childhood, the thymus decreases in size, and this is referred to as _____ atrophy. 2. A patient wants to know the risk factors for Down syndrome. What is the nurse’s best response? 3. Why is potassium able to diffuse easily in and out of cells? 4. A 13-year-old girl has a karyotype that reveals an absent homologous X chromosome with only a single X chromosome present. What medical diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart? 5. A 20-year-old pregnant female gives birth to ...