The nurse is caring for a newborn with 21-OH enzyme deficiency congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The nurse identifies one goal of the plan of care as being the understanding of the importance of maintaining hormone supplementation. Which outcome criterion demonstrates this goal has been met?
1) The parents fill the prescription for hormone replacement therapy prior to discharge.
2) Prior to discharge, the parents state that they understand the medication regimen.
3) The parents ask appropriate questions about the planned treatment goals.
4) During follow-up visits, the child demonstrates normal growth and development.



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