A community health nurse is visiting her 16-year-old patient, a new mother. The nurse explains to the patient and her mother the genetic screening that is required by the state's law
The patient asks why it is important to have the testing done on the infant. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Genetic testing is a way to determine the rate of infectious disease."
B) "It is important to test newborns for PKU, congenital hypothyroidism, and galactosemia."
C) "PKU, congenital hypothyroidism, and galactosemia are conditions that could result in disability or death if untreated."
D) "This testing is required and you will not be able to refuse it. It usually is free so there is no reason to refuse it."
Ans: C
Feedback: The first aim is to improve management, that is, identify people with treatable genetic conditions that could prove dangerous to their health if left untreated. The other answers are incorrect because genetic testing does not determine the rate of infectious disease. Answer B does not adequately explain the rationale for newborn testing. Answer D fails to inform the patient of the rationale for newborn testing.
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