13. Nora, age 62, who suffers from diabetes, type 1, and dementia, Alzheimer’s type, was admitted from a long-term care facility with a stage 3 pressure ulcer, right buttock area. The area was covered and surrounded by gangrene. Removal of the necrotic skin took place in surgery the following day. Antibiotics were administered both orally and by ointment to the site. In addition, her diabetic medications were regularly administered. On day 3 of her hospitalization, Nora experienced an inferior wall MI and expired. Did Nora have any comorbidities? If so, what were they?

Mr. wayne is a 38-year-old man with a significant history of elevated cholesterol levels. his father died at age 42 from a massive heart attack secondary to elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, and two of his older siblings are currently taking medications to lower their cholesterol levels. mr. wayne makes an appointment to discuss his risk for hypercholesterolemia. the nurse recognizes that mr. wayne is at risk for familial hypercholesterolemia because this is an autoomal dominant inherited condition. a. describe the pattern of autosomal dominant inheritance. b. mr. wayne asks what chance his children have of developing familial hypercholesterolemia. how should the nurse respond? c. explain the phenomenon of penetrance observed in autosomal dominant inheritance.