A 6-year-old girl with a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome is being assessed at a community health clinic. Which of the following assessments would be the health care professional's lowest priority?
A)
A test of the child's visual acuity
B)
A musculoskeletal assessment
C)
Tests of kidney function
D)
Cardiovascular assessment
Ans:
C
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The autosomal dominant disorder of Marfan syndrome is primarily manifested in the ocular, cardiovascular, and skeletal systems. These assessments would take priority over renal assessment.
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