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The patient brings their consumer genetic testing results to…

The patient brings their consumer genetic testing results to the NP. The patient, age 72 years old, has two copies of the ε4 allele on the apolipoprotein E (APOE) locus, and the company states this increases the patient’s risk for Alzheimer disease.  Assessment shows normal cognitive functioning and no neurological or memory deficits.  The NP could document the patient has a: 

During the start of the trimester we watched and read Marie…

During the start of the trimester we watched and read Marie Howe’s “Singularity.” Today you will revisit this poem and write a reflection regarding how you view the poem now after taking this course. Please read or watch (I suggest this method) the poem once again before responding to ONE of the prompts below in an at minimum 10 sentence paragraph. You, however, may choose to organize your thoughts however you’d like.    Singularity Text Singularity Video   PROMPT A: How has your perspective shifted from the first time you watched/read “Singularity” to now? What specifically do you understand, know, or sense differently from your initial viewing/reading? In your response you must include reference to TWO elements and three texts, including quotation evidence in your writing.  PROMPT B: Choose one line from the poem that you believe best relates to your synthesized understanding of the content from the seminar. Explain how the line relates to the texts we read and studied together. In your response you must include reference to TWO elements and three texts, including quotation evidence in your writing.  Rubric Content: The response thoroughly answers the questions, including elements, texts, and quotations.  Grammar/Mechanics: Syntax is sound, without fragments or run-ons. Quotations are properly integrated. Remember to refer to the author or speaker. Recall, too, that essays and poems are in quotation marks.    Thank you for being wonderful students! Grateful for you!