An exposure to which of the following viruses could result in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

The parent of a 5-day-old infant tells the primary care nurse practitioner that the infant was diagnosed with hydronephrosis while in utero and asks what will be done. What will the nurse practitioner tell this parent?

An 11-month-old infant who is new to the clinic has chronic hepatitis B infection. What will the family nurse practitioner do to manage this infant’s disease?

The selection introduces you to J. Frank Dobie, the famous Texas “folklorist.” He is quoted as saying “After I have heard a story, I do all I can to improve it.”Dobie’s publications became part of the traditional Texas canon in the early 20th century. Based on your coursework this semester, how does his attitude reveal our state’s uncomfortable relationship with the truth and our attachment to heroism?

Hemoglobin A1c levels measure the average amount of glucose bound to red blood cells over 6-12 weeks prior to the lab draw and the lab can be taken any time of day and without fasting. 

According to the text, how did the oil crises of the 1980s challenge the myth of the “Texas Mystique”?

Describe the development of civil rights and racial activism in West Texas during the 1960s and 70s as outlined in the text.

Based on the reading, would you consider La Marcha de Fe a success for civil rights protections for West Texans? Support your claim with at least two pieces of evidence.

The article uses the phrase “Juan Crow” to describe the treatment of ethnic Mexicans in Texas. What does this mean?

The article opens with accounts of the conflicting views about Texas history between scholarly/academic views and those of the general public. Since the 1990s, Texas historiography among scholars has expanded to include diverse perspectives and challenge the traditional narrative. Yet, it seems the general public and policy-makers in Austin tend to resist these new voice. What to the scholars in the article claim are the reasons for this resistance? Provide at least three examples, you may quote the text to support your answer.