An Infant Hospitalized with Multiple Fractures Has Just Been Diagnosed

question 28

Multiple Choice

An infant hospitalized with multiple fractures has just been diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta.The nurse finds the parents crying.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "I know how you feel. I would be upset to find this out too."
• B) "There is medicine that can allow her to live a normal life."
• C) "Would you like me to help you with holding your baby?"
• D) "You are actually lucky; many of these babies die at birth."

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