During an Assessment, the Nurse Learns That a Patient Has

question 13

Multiple Choice

During an assessment, the nurse learns that a patient has a genetic predisposition to the development of several disease processes. Which of the following are illnesses associated with genetic makeup?

• A)cancer
• B)hypertension
• C)osteoporosis
• D)myocardial infarction

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Definitions:

Elaborate Rituals

Complex sequences of behaviors or practices performed according to a prescribed order, often seen in religious, cultural, or psychological contexts.

Losing Weight

The act of reducing body weight through means such as diet, exercise, or surgery, often aimed at improving health or appearance.

Gaining Weight

An increase in body mass, typically due to an excess of calorie intake over calorie expenditure.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A numerical computation that assesses an individual's body weight in relation to their height, used as an indicator of obesity and underweight.