Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A paediatric home care nurse schedules a visit to the home of a 4-week-old newborn who had a low thyroxine (T4) and a high thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) at birth, and was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism or cretinism. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide the parents of this child?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Administering supplemental thyroid hormone daily is critical to replace deficient hormone, preventing developmental delays in congenital hypothyroidism.