Question

A clinician who works on a cardiac care unit of a hospital is providing care for a number of clients. Which client most likely has a genetic disorder arising from inheritance of a single gene?

Answer 1

Answer: A tall, thin, myopic, 28-year old woman with mitral valve prolapse

Explanation: This is because this patient exhibit the Marfan Syndrome. The Marfan Syndrome is a generic disorder that affects the connection of tissue,this material between cell of the body gives the tissue form and strength. This syndrome differs from person to person,major symptoms include overgrowth of the long bones of the arms and legs,and eye (ocular) systems are most often affected,the

heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular), dislocation of the lenses of the eyes (ectopia lentis) to mention but a few of its symptoms. Marfan syndrome mostly happen as a result of one inheritance as an autosomal dominant trait.