Before a Newborn and Mother Are Discharged from the Hospital

Before a newborn and mother are discharged from the hospital, the nurse informs the parents about routine screening tests for newborns. What is a good reason for having the screening tests done?

A) The tests prevent infants from developing phenylketonuria.
B) The tests detect such disorders as hypertension and diabetes.
C) The tests detect disorders that cause mental retardation, physical handicaps, or death if left undiscovered.
D) The tests prevent sickle-cell anemia, galactosemia, and homocystinuria.