The nurse is planning a teaching session for a patient with a new diagnosis of adrenoleukodystrophy. What topic should the nurse include?
1. why genetic counseling is included in the plan of care
2. the role of autoimmunity in the development of the disorder
3. the role of anticoagulants in the development of the disorder
4. the surgical site for transsphenoidal entry, using a diagram
Correct Answer: 1
Adrenoleukodystrophy is an X-linked disorder characterized by an accumulation of very long chain fatty acids in the adrenal cortex, testes, brain, and spinal cord. It is not an autoimmune disorder, is not caused by anticoagulant therapy, and is not treated with surgery.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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