Mandatory Testing in the Newborn Nursery Determines That the Infant

question 6

Multiple Choice

Mandatory testing in the newborn nursery determines that the infant has hypothyroidism. When discussing the treatment with the new mother, the mother states that she doesn't believe in taking medications. The nurse would explain that failure to treat the infant with the appropriate medication will result in:

• A)Heart disease.
• B)Mental retardation.
• C)Renal failure.
• D)Thyroid storm.

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