The infant with Down syndrome is closely monitored during the first year of life for what serious condition?
a. Thyroid complications
b. Orthopedic malformations
c. Dental malformation
d. Cardiac abnormalities
D
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A Infants with Down syndrome are not known to have thyroid complications.
B Orthopedic malformations may be present, but special attention is given to
assessment for cardiac and gastrointestinal abnormalities.
C Dental malformations are not a major concern compared with the life-threatening
complications of cardiac defects.
D The high incidence of cardiac defects in children with Down syndrome makes
assessment for signs and symptoms of these defects important during the first
year. Clinicians recommend the child be monitored frequently throughout the
first 12 months of life, including a full cardiac workup.
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