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An infant who is 4 days postpartum has been diagnosed with a single gene disorder. The parents of the child have a number of questions about the etiology of the health problem, which the physician is attempting to address in detail. Which of the following teaching points most accurately captures an aspect of single gene congenital disorders?

A male client of a nurse practitioner has an autosomal dominant disorder. The client and his partner are considering starting a family. Which of the following statements indicates the client has an adequate understanding of the genetic basis of this health problem?

A college student presents to the nurse’s office complaining of premenstrual syndrome. Which of the following clinical manifestations would confirm the diagnosis?

When explaining to a patient why his prostate is enlarging the nurse will mention that which of the following hormones would NOT contribute to the prostatic hyperplasia?

Which of the following manifestations of nephrotic syndrome align correctly with the associated pathophysiology?

Hypertension can be a cause, effect, and can be exacerbated by CKD. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the relationship of hypertension and CKD?

Which of the following clients would be considered to have a significant risk of developing the prerenal form of acute renal failure?

Which of the following is a contributor to urinary tract infection and post renal injury?

Although growth rate is variable among types of bacteria, the growth of bacteria is dependent on:

All of the following are accurate characteristics of prions except: