Parents of a newborn with phenylketonuria are anxious to learn about the appropriate treatment for their infant. The nurse should explain that treatment of PKU involves _____ diet
a. Sodium restrictions in the
b. A phenylalanine-free
c. A phenylalanine-enriched
d. A protein-rich
B
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A Sodium restriction is not an issue in phenylketonuria.
B Phenylketonuria is treated with a special diet that restricts phenylalanine intake.
C Phenylalanine is eliminated from the diet to prevent CNS damage.
D A specially prepared milk substitute is used to control the amount of protein in
the infant's diet, thereby decreasing the amount of phenylalanine.
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