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Which information will the nurse include in teaching a patient who had a proctocolectomy and ileostomy for ulcerative colitis?
Sex-linked Recessive Disorders
Genetic disorders caused by mutations in genes on the sex chromosomes, often more common in males because they have only one X chromosome.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to the absence of dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscle cells intact.
Chromosome Distribution
The process by which chromosomes are allocated to daughter cells during cell division, ensuring genetic material is accurately passed on.
Down Syndrome
A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, characterized by physical features, developmental delays, and varying degrees of intellectual disability.
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