The nurse is performing a risk assessment of a 5-year-old and determines the child has a risk factor for cystic fibrosis. What type of screening would the nurse perform to confirm or rule out this disease?
A) Universal screening
B) Selective screening
C) Hyperlipidemia screening
D) Developmental screening
Ans: B
Selective screening is done when a risk assessment indicates the child has one or more risk factors for the disorder. In universal screening, an entire population is screened regardless of the child's individual risk. Selectively screening children at high risk for hyperlipidemia can reduce their lifelong risk of coronary artery disease; it does not screen for cystic fibrosis. Developmental screening is performed to detect developmental delays.
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