Which of the following patients is most likely to have thalassemia?
A. A patient of Mediterranean descent
B. A native American
C. A Latino American
D. A Caucasian male
E. A Caucasian female
A. A patient of Mediterranean descent
Patients of Mediterranean descent are most likely to carry the defective autosomal recessive gene that causes thalassemia.
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A. Place V1 and V2 a little higher on the chest. B. Place V3, V4, and V5 a little higher on the chest. C. Place the electrodes directly on the breast. D. Place the electrodes on the patient's back.