On assessing a newborn before performing newborn screening, the nurse observes virilization of female genitalia.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to see in this child's laboratory test results?
A)Increased androgens, decreased cortisol
B)Decreased androgens, decreased aldosterone
C)Increased androgens, increased cortisol
D)Decreased androgens, increased aldosterone

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Virilization of female genitalia suggests the presence of excess androgens. The laboratory test result should show increased androgens and decreased cortisol, which is consistent with a diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. This is a condition in which the adrenal gland produces too much androgen and not enough cortisol, leading to virilization in females.

On Assessing a Newborn Before Performing Newborn Screening, the Nurse