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.