The Nurse Is Explaining the Procedure of Newborn Screening to Parents

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining the procedure of newborn screening to parents prior to discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "We understand the tests are performed at 24 to 48 hours."
• B) "We're glad all the tests can be done on one blood sample."
• C) "We wish the tests would screen for congenital hypothyroidism, it runs in our family."
• D) "We know that if the tests are done before 24 hours, the tests will need to be repeated at 1 to 2 weeks."

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