A Newborn Infant Screening Yields a Positive Result for Biotinidase

Multiple Choice

A newborn infant screening yields a positive result for biotinidase deficiency. The RN prepares education for the patient's parents regarding the role of enzymes in metabolism and this enzyme deficiency disorder.
-Inborn errors of metabolism ________.

A) are caused by infectious agents
B) produce very specific signs and symptoms,making them easy to diagnose
C) cannot be diagnosed by DNA testing
D) may not become evident until adulthood