The parents of an infant born with true microcephaly ask what caused this.How should the nurse respond? True microcephaly can be caused by:
A) Viral infection
B) An autosomal recessive gene
C) Fetal trauma
D) Hydrocephalus

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True (primary)microcephaly is usually caused by an autosomal recessive genetic or chromosomal defect.
Viral infections can lead to microcephaly,but is not the true cause.
Fetal trauma can lead to microcephaly,but is not the true cause.
Hydrocephalus does not lead to microcephaly.

The Parents of an Infant Born with True Microcephaly Ask