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At the Completion of Genetic Testing It Has Been Determined

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At the completion of genetic testing it has been determined that a patient's baby will have Down syndrome. Which of the following should the nurse say to the patient after learning this information?


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Average Kinetic Energy

The mean energy possessed by the particles of a substance due to their random motions, directly related to temperature.

Kinetic-Molecular Theory

A theory that explains the behavior of gases, stating that gas particles are in constant motion and that this motion has consequences for properties like pressure, volume, and temperature.

Temperature

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter, expressed in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.

Gas Particles

Individual atoms or molecules that compose a gas, exhibiting random motion and spreading out to fill the volume of their container.

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