A newborn has meconium ileus. What diagnostic test does the healthcare professional advise the parents about?
A)Colonoscopy
B)Pulmonary function studies
C)A sweat test
D)Nerve conduction studies

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Meconium ileus is seen in 20% of children who have cystic fibrosis, so the newborn needs a sweat test and genetic screening for this disorder. There is no need for the professional to educate the parents on a colonoscopy, pulmonary function studies, or nerve conduction studies.

A Newborn Has Meconium Ileus