A Mother Is Distraught After Learning That Her Son Has

question 39

Multiple Choice

A mother is distraught after learning that her son has Hirschsprung disease.She asks the nurse how she could have prevented this from occurring.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Did you use recreational drugs during pregnancy?"
• B) "How much alcohol did you consume while pregnant?"
• C) "Nothing; this disease seems to be familial in origin."
• D) "You probably did not get enough folic acid in your diet."

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