family hesi Phenylketonuria

family hesi Phenylketonuria - ANSWER-is an inborn error of metabolism that results in decreased metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine Which would the nurse teach parents about their newborn's diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU)? - ANSWER-A low-phenylalanine diet is required Which teaching would the nurse include for parents of an infant with phenylketonuria (PKU)? - ANSWER-Cognitive impairment occurs if PKU is untreated Which education would the nurse provide the parents of an infant with phenylketonuria (PKU) about the etiology of the condition? - ANSWER-This autosomal recessive disorder was inherited from parents who are carriers One principle to be followed for children with type 1 diabetes is to provide for the variability of the child's activity. Which would the nurse teach the child about how to compensate