The clinic nurse assesses a newborn who is not progressing as expected. Genetic tests are ordered
The nurse explains to the parents that the laboratory tests to be done include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Chromosome analysis.
2. Complete blood count.
3. Phenylketonuria.
4. Enzyme assay.
5. Antibody titers.
1,4,5
Rationale 1: Laboratory analysis includes chromosome analysis.
Rationale 2: Laboratory analysis for a gentic disorder will not specifically call for a complete blood count.
Rationale 3: A test for phenylketonuria would have been completed at the time of birth.
Rationale 4: Laboratory analysis includes enzyme assay for inborn errors of metabolism.
Rationale 5: Laboratory analysis includes antibody titers for infectious teratogens.
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