Screening for cystic fibrosis: what every NP should know.
Nurse Pract 2013;
38:24-32; quiz 32-3. [PMID:
23917504 DOI:
10.1097/01.npr.0000433073.84279.48]
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Abstract
In a chronic childhood disease such as cystic fibrosis, it is important for nurse practitioners to be knowledgeable about the disease process, methods of mutation identification, and diagnostic criteria. Multiple studies have shown improved prognosis for patients diagnosed early.
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