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A nurse is caring for a low-birth-weight baby with phenylketonuria. Which of the following should the nurse keep in mind when providing nursing care for the child?
 
  A) The condition can be cured with medications.
  B) The condition is caused by maternal viral infections.
  C) The condition, if untreated, can lead to mental impairment.
  D) The condition is a result of defective fat metabolism.
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The nurse should keep in mind that, if left untreated, phenylketonuria can result in mental impairment, behavioral problems, retardation, and other abnormalities. No cure exists for this condition, but it can be controlled with a special diet. The condition is not caused by any maternal infections. Phenylketonuria is a genetic defect that renders the newborn incapable of metabolizing certain amino acids, which spill into the blood and tissues in the form of phenylalanine.
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