What Is a Carrier

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is a carrier?

• A)An individual that has a genetic disorder
• B)An individual that is healthy but carries one disease-causing recessive allele
• C)An individual that is healthy but carries one disease-causing dominant allele
• D)An individual that is homozygous at the gene site of interest

Recognize the significance of licensure laws and professional standards in nursing.

Identify the sources and tools for evidence-informed nursing practices.

Identify and describe vulnerable populations and their unique health risks.

Understand the concept of social justice within the context of nursing and its application to patient care.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, where holders typically have voting rights and may receive dividends.

Acquisition Transaction

The process where one company takes control of another company by purchasing a majority of its stock or assets.

Contingency Payment

A payment that is due only upon the occurrence of a specific event that is not certain to happen.

Credit Balance

A credit balance refers to the amount of money in a financial repository or accounting record that is available for withdrawal or use, often indicating a surplus or funds owed to the account holder.