Define congenital abnormalities and dysmorphologies.

In this paper, you will be looking at congenital abnormalities and dysmorphologies, and nursing’s role in caring for patients with specific abnormalities and/or dysmorphology.

Do not use quotations in this discussion. Paraphrase your sources.

For this assignment you will do the following:

1. Define congenital abnormalities and dysmorphologies.

2. Compare and contrast the terms major and minor abnormalities.

3. Identify one congenital abnormality and the syndrome/disease most often associated with this abnormality. *Down syndrome*

4. Discuss a nurse’s role in caring for this patient.

A minimum of 3 peer-reviewed references are required. References must be current, published within the last five years, and from the United States.

APA 7th edition; Level One heading required in paper body. Ppt with some instructions attached if needed.

Define congenital abnormalities and dysmorphologies.
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