Which of the Following Strategies Can a Nurse Take to Help

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following strategies can a nurse take to help prevent hyperglycemia in a client receiving tube feedings?

• A)Select a low-carbohydrate formula.
• B)Provide adequate fluids.
• C)Monitor serum levels.
• D)Reduce potassium intake.

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Definitions:

Linkage Disequilibrium

The occurrence of alleles at various loci not distributing by chance within a population, frequently because they are located close to each other on a chromosome.

Genetic Basis

The foundation of traits, characteristics, and diseases as determined by the genetic information encoded in DNA.

Complex Traits

Traits that are influenced by multiple genes and often by environmental factors as well, showing continuous variation within a population.

Heritability

The percentage of variability in a specific characteristic within a population that is due to genetic inheritance.