A perinatal clinic nurse is working with a pregnant woman who wishes a home birth. What information about newborn screening for metabolic disorders does the nurse provide?
A.
"A blood test will be performed within the first 2 weeks of your baby's life."
B.
"Newborns born at home do not need to be screened for metabolic diseases."
C.
"You will have to arrange screening before the end of the baby's first week of life."
D.
"Your birth attendant can draw blood from the umbilical cord for metabolic screening."
ANS: C
Some newborn screening for metabolic disorders is required in all 50 states. For babies born at home, the person registering the baby's birth must make arrangements to have this testing done within the first week of the newborn's life.
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