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Newborn screening result is positive for sickle cell anemia


Problem: A nurse in a pediatric clinic is providing education to the parent of a newborn whose newborn screening result is positive for sickle cell anemia. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? Need Assignment Help? "Testing for the sickle cell gene is avoided during pregnancy." "Your baby will experience a vaso-occlusive crisis prior to their first birthday." "Symptoms of sickle cell may not be noticeable until your baby is 6 months of age." "Your baby will not require additional genetic testing for sickle cell."

 

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