The Nurse Is Explaining the Procedure of Newborn Screening to Parents

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining the procedure of newborn screening to parents prior to discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

A) "We understand the tests are performed at 24 to 48 hours."
B) "We're glad all the tests can be done on one blood sample."
C) "We wish the tests would screen for congenital hypothyroidism, it runs in our family."
D) "We know that if the tests are done before 24 hours, the tests will need to be repeated at 1 to 2 weeks."