What Is the Nurse's Best Response to a Mother Whose

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Multiple Choice

What is the nurse's best response to a mother whose child has a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is expressing guilt about not having responded sooner to her boy's symptoms?

• A) "You should always call the physician when your child has a change in what is normal for him."
• B) "It is better to be safe than sorry."
• C) "It is not uncommon for parents not to notice subtle changes in their children's health."
• D) "I hope this delay does not affect the treatment plan."

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