Which Is an Important Nursing Consideration in Preventing the Complications

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which is an important nursing consideration in preventing the complications of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) ?

• A) Assess for family history of CH.
• B) Assess mother for signs of hypothyroidism.
• C) Be certain appropriate screening is done prenatally.
• D) Be certain appropriate screening is done on newborn.

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