In Caring for Patients with Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD), Nurses Must

question 8

Multiple Choice

In caring for patients with noncommunicable diseases (NCD) , nurses must not only understand the pathophysiology of the disease but also:

• A)Focus solely on the acute stage of disease.
• B)Understand the disease from a public health perspective.
• C)Conduct research related to treatment of the disease.
• D)Focus solely on primary prevention.

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Homeobox

A DNA sequence found within genes that are involved in the regulation of the development of anatomical structures in various organisms.

Eukaryotic Organisms

Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes, differing from prokaryotic organisms which lack these features.

DNA Sequence

The precise order of nucleotides within a DNA molecule, critical for encoding genetic information.

Chromosome

A long DNA molecule with associated proteins that help to package and manage the DNA, forming the structural foundation of genes and genetic information in organisms.