The Nurse Explains That the Correct Term to Use for a Patient

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains that the correct term to use for a patient with a vision disorder is:

• A) Blind
• B) Handicapped
• C) Partially blind
• D) Visually impaired

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Definitions:

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries instructions from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

5′ Cap

A modified form of guanine nucleotide added to the 5′ end of eukaryotic mRNA, important for mRNA stability and initiation of translation.

Degradation

The process by which a compound is broken down or decomposed, often into simpler substances, sometimes leading to a loss of quality or function.

mRNA

Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it directs the synthesis of proteins.