The Nurse Is Caring for a Child Who Is Terminally

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a child who is terminally ill with cancer.Which outcomes would be appropriate for this client's care? Select all that apply.

• A) The child will eat three balanced meals each day.
• B) The child will not experience anticipatory grief.
• C) The child will engage in age-appropriate play as often as possible.
• D) The airway will be free of secretions.
• E) The child will not experience pain.

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Definitions:

Molecular Evolution

The process of evolution at the scale of DNA, RNA, and proteins, encompassing changes in molecular structure and sequence over time.

Genetic Drift

Random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles within a population due to chance events.

Natural Selection

A process by which species adapt to their environment as individuals with traits conducive to survival and reproduction pass those traits to their offspring.

Nonsynonymous Mutation

A type of nucleotide substitution in a gene sequence that leads to the coding of a different amino acid, potentially altering the function of the protein.