During the Focused Interview, the Client Answers the Nurse's Questions

question 14

Multiple Choice

During the focused interview, the client answers the nurse's questions. Which statements by the client suggest that the client has an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Standard

• A) "I have been stressed out since my divorce last year."
• B) "I'm what you call a Type C personality."
• C) "I went on this new diet because I gained 30 pounds in the last 9 months."
• D) "On my new diet, I can eat only grains and vegetables."
• E) "I think about my job all of the time."

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Definitions:

Alleles

Alternative forms of a gene that occur at a specific locus on a chromosome, contributing to genetic diversity.

Gene

A unit of hereditary information composed of DNA, which resides on chromosomes and influences specific characteristics.

Mendel's Research

The foundational genetic studies conducted by Gregor Mendel, which established the principles of inheritance through the breeding of pea plants.

Pea Plants

The plants used by Gregor Mendel in his pioneering experiments on genetics, contributing to the foundation of modern genetics.