After instructing a group of postpartum mothers about normal newborn screening. the nurse determines that the mother understands the health teaching by asking them why are babies with congenital adrenal hyperplasia die
After instructing a group of postpartum mothers about normal newborn screening. the nurse determines that the mother understands the health teaching by asking them why are babies with congenital adrenal hyperplasia die
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After instructing a group of postpartum mothers about normal newborn screening. the nurse determines that the mother understands the health teaching by asking them why are babies with congenital adrenal hyperplasia die early if untreated. Which of the following statements of the mothers needs further instruction by the nurse? (Select all that apply)
- Absence of thyroid hormone to support the development of the brain and body.
- Failure of the body to convert galactose to glucose
- The body lacks the enzyme glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency which isnecessary for RBC formation.
- The body does not secrete cortisol leading to severe salt and water loss.
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