HESI Pediatrics Exam

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A mother brings her 2-month-old to the well-baby clinic. She states that when she kisses her baby, the infant's skin tastes salty. The nurse should prepare the mother for what standard diagnostic test to screen for cystic fibrosis (CF)?

A. Fecal-fat test. B. Sweat-chloride test. C. Pulmonary-function test. D. Potassium chloride test.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The sweat-chloride test is the standard screening for cystic fibrosis due to elevated salt levels in sweat.

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