A newborn has just been diagnosed with a negative result from genetic testing. What should the nurse realize this finding means?
1. No further follow-up is needed.
2. There is no clinical explanation for the symptoms that are seen.
3. The baby is likely a carrier of a genetic abnormality.
4. The baby will develop symptoms of a genetic abnormality later in life.
Correct Answer: 1
If the genetic test was for newborn screening and the result is negative, the newborn will not need diagnostic testing. No follow-up is needed. There is no evidence of a manifestation. Newborn screening is often routine. The test results indicate the baby does not have a genetic disorder. There is no way to predict the baby's future health status.
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