Entries by Daphne Hanson

Homozygous and heterozygous individuals

Homozygous and heterozygous individuals Within a population, there may be several alleles for a given gene. Individuals that have two copies of the same allele are referred to as homozygous for that allele; individuals that have copies of different alleles are known as heterozygous for that allele. The inheritance patterns observed will depend on whether […]

Child with Osteogenesis Imperfecta

In addition to the prevention of fractures, the nursing care of a child with osteogenesis imperfecta should include: A. oral and dental care. B. meticulous skin care. C. care related to the effects of drug treatment. D. all of the above.

The Benefits of Breathing for Relaxation.

The mental health nurse is leading a group about relaxation and explains the benefits of breathing for relaxation. As a female client begins to explain how she uses yoga to relax another client interrupts and asks “what’s yoga?” What is the nurse’s best response? A. “Yoga is not the subject of this group” B. “Do […]