Your Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)

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Multiple Choice

Your patient has been diagnosed with long QT syndrome (LQTS) . What do you know about this heart rhythm problem?

• A)LQTS is a congenital genetic disease that will be evident during the first 2 years of life.
• B)It is relatively rare and often caused by private mutations.
• C)LQTS is treated in the same way, no matter the cause.
• D)Deafness always accompanies LQTS.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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