A Couple Has Undergone Prenatal Testing and Their Fetus Has

question 59

Multiple Choice

A couple has undergone prenatal testing and their fetus has an identified congenital anomaly.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) "I know how you feel; my daughter has a cleft lip."
• B) "I'm sure you will come to love your baby anyway."
• C) "It is normal for both of you to be afraid, sad, or angry."
• D) "You are lucky you found out now and can prepare."

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Definitions:

Tropical Animals

Species adapted to survive in the tropical climate zones, which are characterized by high temperatures and significant rainfall.

Predators

Organisms that hunt and kill other organisms for food.

Rodents

Mammals of the order Rodentia, characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws.

Medical Harm

Adverse effects or complications that occur as a result of medical treatment or intervention, ranging from minor to severe, and can include medication errors, surgical mistakes, and misdiagnoses.