PD Is an 11-Month-Old Boy with Phenylketonuria (PKU)

question 12

Multiple Choice

PD is an 11-month-old boy with phenylketonuria (PKU) . His mother brought him to an outpatient nutrition center in the local pediatric hospital for evaluation.
Length: 28 inches Weight: 19 pounds (8.7 kg)
-What two common PKU characteristics did PD's mom likely notice in her son?

• A) fair complexion and musty-smelling urine
• B) dark skin pigmentation and foul breath
• C) bowed legs and high-pitched screeching
• D) bloody diarrhea and muscle paralysis
• E) severe insomnia and fatty stool

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