A Nurse Is Organizing a Support Group for Older Individuals

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is organizing a support group for older individuals with COPD in the community. The nurse knows that which of the following individuals is most likely to have COPD?

• A) A 75-year-old Hispanic male who is a retired truck driver and never smoked
• B) A 72-year-old non-Hispanic white female who never worked outside of the home and is a former smoker
• C) A 67-year-old African American male who is a retired physician
• D) A 70-year-old Asian woman who is a retired college professor

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The science of heredity; includes genetic similarities and genetic variation between parents and offspring or among individuals of a population.

Heredity

The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring, determining characteristics such as appearance, behavior, and health.

Heredity

The passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring, which is the foundation of genetics.