The infant with Down syndrome is closely monitored during the first year of life for which condition?
a. Thyroid complications
b. Orthopedic malformations
c. Dental malformation
d. Cardiac abnormalities
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. Infants with Down syndrome are not known to have thyroid complications. Orthopedic malformations may be present, but special attention is given to assessment for cardiac and gastrointestinal abnormalities. Dental malformations are not a major concern compared with the life-threatening complications of cardiac defects.
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