What Is TRUE About a Newborn Baby with PKU

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is TRUE about a newborn baby with PKU?

• A) The baby is already, irreversibly mentally retarded.
• B) The baby is not mentally retarded, but inevitably will become mentally retarded.
• C) The baby can avoid becoming mentally retarded by special education.
• D) The baby can avoid becoming mentally retarded by following a strict diet.

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Definitions:

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