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PD is an 11-month-old boy with phenylketonuria (PKU). His mother brought him to an outpatient nutrition center in the local pediatric hospital for evaluation.
Length: 28 inches Weight: 19 pounds (8.7 kg)
What two common PKU characteristics did PD's mom likely notice in her son?
A. fair complexion and musty-smelling urine
B. dark skin pigmentation and foul breath
C. bowed legs and high-pitched screeching
D. bloody diarrhea and muscle paralysis
E. severe insomnia and fatty stool
Answer: A
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