The nurse practitioner is discussing genetic newborn screening with an expecting couple. Which of the following tests is a type of genetic newborn screening?
A) Factor V Leiden thrombophilia
B) Hemochromatosis
C) Huntington's disease
D) Galactosemia
Ans: D
Feedback: Newborn screening is the widest application of genetic testing. Two examples are phenylketonuria (PKU) and galactosemia.
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1. "I have delegated household chores to other family members.". 2. "I do not perform household chores.". 3. "I sleep for nine hours at night.". 4. "I have increased pain in my joints.".
A client with a skin rash is prescribed a bath in which medication is added to the bath water. The nurse would plan for the client to receive which type of bath?
1. Shower 2. Therapeutic 3. Partial 4. Complete
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