A parent of a newborn asks the nurse why a heel stick is being done on the baby to test for phenylketonuria (PKU) . Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "This screening is required and detection can be done before symptoms develop."
B) "The infant has high-risk characteristics."
C) "Because the infant was born by cesarean, this test is necessary."
D) "Because the infant was born by vaginal delivery, this test is recommended."
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