A child has been diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome. The nurse would explain that this child is at risk for which other disorders?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Autism
2. Hyperactivity
3. Mitral valve prolapse
4. Learning disabilities
5. Huntington disease
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Fragile X syndrome is associated with autism.
Rationale 2: Fragile X syndrome is associated with hyperactivity.
Rationale 3: The connective tissue weakness common in Fragile X syndrome puts the client at risk for mitral valve prolapse.
Rationale 4: Fragile X syndrome is the most common hereditary disorder associated with mental retardation.
Rationale 5: The gene alterations that cause Fragile X are not associated with Huntington disease.
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