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A Male Infant Was Born Two Days Ago, and the Nurse

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A male infant was born two days ago, and the nurse assessed the infant as having single palmar crease, poor muscle tone, and low-set ears. Genetic testing of the infant has been ordered by the physician. Which statement should the nurse include when explaining this plan to the parents?


A) "We will draw blood from both of you to check for abnormal genes."
B) "Your son will have his chromosomes sampled and then studied."
C) "When your son is 2 years old, he will need a blood test."
D) "After your breast milk is in, we will draw blood from your son."

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