An 8-week-old boy has been recently diagnosed with a severe…

An 8-week-old boy has been recently diagnosed with a severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). His parents have performed a significant amount of research on the Internet and have brought a large amount of material to discuss with their care provider. Which statement best reflects an accurate understanding of their son’s health situation?

A client has been following a low-fat diet due to a diagnosi…

A client has been following a low-fat diet due to a diagnosis of high triglycerides and to lose weight. The client asks the nurse how it is possible that the extra weight and high triglycerides persist despite taking in such low levels of fat. What is the nurse’s best response?