The purpose of this program is to inform nurses working in maternal-child settings about the trends that may affect their patients who have or may have genetic health conditions. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Name three types of diseases that can be identified using expanded newborn screening techniques
- Discuss preconception and prenatal options available to couples at high risk for having a child with cystic fibrosis
- Discuss three metabolic diseases for which enzyme replacement therapy is available
