Testing for the Cause of Anomalies in a Stillborn Infant

question 8

Multiple Choice

Testing for the cause of anomalies in a stillborn infant is underway. The mother angrily asks the nurse how long these tests are going to take. The nurse should understand that this mother is

• A) exhibiting normal grief behavior.
• B) trying to place blame on someone.
• C) being impatient and unreasonable.
• D) feeling guilty and blaming herself.

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Definitions:

Short Hair

Short hair refers to hair that has been cut to a short length, varying culturally and individually in what is considered "short."

Ll × Ll

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Universal Donors

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