Answer: When caring for a neonate with congenital hypothyroidism, the nurse should anticipate performing a nursing assessment that includes taking a history
Step-by-step explanation:
Screening for congenital hypothyroidism is recommended when a baby is 3 days old; testing should be performed before discharge or within 7 days of birth. False-positive TSH elevations may be found in specimens collected at 24-48 hours after birth, and false-negative results may be found in critically ill newborns or post-transfusion infants. Based on the assessment data, the major nursing diagnosis for congenital hypothyroidism is imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements related to greater intake than metabolic needs as evidenced by hypotonia or decreased activity level.