A nurse is doing a heel stick to collect a laboratory sample for a phenylketonuria (PKU) test prior to discharge of a newborn from the hospital. Which question indicates the mother has a basic understanding of reason(s) for sticking her newborn?

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The PKU test checks for phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder that can lead to intellectual disability and other serious health problems if not treated. It involves checking if the baby's body is missing an enzyme needed for normal growth and development, which aligns with the mother's understanding in option A.

A Nurse Is Doing a Heel Stick to Collect a Laboratory