Which Statements Regarding Newborn Screening Programs Would the Nurse Recognize

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statements regarding newborn screening programs would the nurse recognize as supporting the ethical principle of autonomy?

• A)Mandatory newborn screening programs should be standardized across all states.
• B)Parents should have the right to decide if their infant will undergo newborn screening.
• C)Newborn screening identifies some treatable conditions and serves to improve the life of the child.
• D)Newborn screening identifies some treatable conditions and serves to improve the health of the nation.
• E)Ideally the parents would decide which newborn screens are performed.

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