Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
A newborn infant screening yields a positive result for biotinidase deficiency. As the RN, you provide education for the patient’s parents regarding the role of enzymes in metabolism and this enzyme deficiency disorder.
-Based upon knowledge of enzymes and metabolic processes,which of the following outcomes would you educate the parents to expect if the deficiency is not treated?

Question

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  A newborn infant screening yields a positive result for biotinidase deficiency. As the RN, you provide education for the patient’s parents regarding the role of enzymes in metabolism and this enzyme deficiency disorder. 
-Based upon knowledge of enzymes and metabolic processes,which of the following outcomes would you educate the parents to expect if the deficiency is not treated?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Biotinidase deficiency can lead to the accumulation of toxic byproducts in the body, which can result in irreversible damage to organ systems and, in severe cases, death. Treatment is necessary to prevent these outcomes.

Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question