ATI RN
ATI RN VATI Maternal Newborn Questions
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Newborn for PKU test
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting a blood phenylketonuria (PKU) test for a newborn prior to discharge. The newborn's guardian asks the nurse what a positive PKU test would mean. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PKU involves an inability to metabolize phenylalanine, an amino acid, which can lead to brain damage if untreated.
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