In Practical Terms Regarding Genetic Health Care,nurses Should Be Aware

question 8

Multiple Choice

In practical terms regarding genetic health care,nurses should be aware that

• A) genetic disorders equally affect people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, and ethnic groups.
• B) genetic health care is more concerned with populations than individuals.
• C) the most important related nursing function is providing emotional support to the family during counseling.
• D) taking genetic histories is usually only done at large universities and medical centers.

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Definitions:

Ribosome

A cell organelle that functions as the site of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm.

Stop Codon

A nucleotide triplet within mRNA that signals the termination of protein synthesis during translation.

Protein Synthesis

The biological process by which cells generate new proteins, translating genetic information from RNA into the amino acid sequence of proteins.

Initiation

The beginning or start of a process, event, or activity.