A Newborn Infant Screening Yields a Positive Result for Biotinidase

question 4

Multiple Choice

A newborn infant screening yields a positive result for biotinidase deficiency. The RN prepares education for the patient's parents regarding the role of enzymes in metabolism and this enzyme deficiency disorder.
-Based upon knowledge of enzymes and metabolic processes,which of the following outcomes should the parents expect if the deficiency is not treated?  

• A)No effect on the patient's health
• B)Reduced immunity in adulthood in the patient
• C)Mildly impaired vision in the patient
• D)Permanent damage to organ systems and/or death of the patient

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Definitions:

MC

Marginal Cost, the change in total production cost that comes from making or producing one additional unit.

AFC

AFC, or Average Fixed Cost, is the total fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced.

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a company, industry, or economy within a specified period.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the volume of output, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.