Down
Syndrome
MSN 570 Advanced Pathophysiology Acr
o ss the Lifespan
, Case
Study
Mrs.Smith is a 45 year old who
recently delivered her first baby boy.
The baby has small stubby hands
and feet, almond eyes with slanted
eyelids (palpebral fissure), and a
flattened nasal bridge. During
assessment the baby failed his
hearing test. Mrs.Smith never
attended any of her prenatal
appointments or took the
recommended folic acid. Also,
Mrs.S mith did not participate in any
prenatal or genetics screening.
Chandarong Shawn
Lam
Syndrome
MSN 570 Advanced Pathophysiology Acr
o ss the Lifespan
, Case
Study
Mrs.Smith is a 45 year old who
recently delivered her first baby boy.
The baby has small stubby hands
and feet, almond eyes with slanted
eyelids (palpebral fissure), and a
flattened nasal bridge. During
assessment the baby failed his
hearing test. Mrs.Smith never
attended any of her prenatal
appointments or took the
recommended folic acid. Also,
Mrs.S mith did not participate in any
prenatal or genetics screening.
Chandarong Shawn
Lam
