The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with an inborn error of metabolism how to care for the infant at home. Teaching includes information about:
1. Specially prepared formulas.
2. Cataract problems.
3. Respiratory problems.
4. Administration of thyroid medication.
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Rationale:
1. Teaching should include information about special diets that limit intake of phenylalanine. Special formulas low in phenylalanine include Lofenalac, Minafen, and Albumaid XP.
2. Cataracts are associated with infants who have galactosemia.
3. The PKU infant exhibits signs of CNS damage if treatment is not begun by 1 month of age.
4. Thyroid medication is given to infants with congenital hypothyroidism.
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