Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn for PKU testA nurse is collecting a blood phenylketonuria (PKU) test for a newborn prior to discharge. The newborn's guardian asks the nurse what a positive PKU test would mean. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
PKU involves an inability to metabolize phenylalanine, an amino acid, which can lead to brain damage if untreated.