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The Client Is Admitted to the Nurse's Unit with a Diagnosis

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The client is admitted to the nurse's unit with a diagnosis of heart failure. His heart is not pumping effectively, which is resulting in edema and coarse crackles in his lungs. The term for this condition is which of the following?


Definitions:

Recessive Trait

A genetic feature that is expressed in an individual only when two copies of the gene responsible for the trait are present.

Dominant Gene

A gene that expresses its phenotypic effect even when heterozygous with a recessive gene, thus overriding the expression of the recessive gene.

Genetic Counselor

A healthcare professional specializing in providing information and support to individuals and families about genetic conditions, including interpreting genetic tests and advising on risk factors and management.

Genetic Disorder

A disease or condition caused by an abnormality in an individual's DNA, which can be inherited from parents or result from gene mutations.

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