What Is the Most Appropriate Nursing Response to the Father

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the most appropriate nursing response to the father of a newborn infant with myelomeningocele who asks about the cause of this condition?

• A) "One of the parents carries a defective gene that causes myelomeningocele."
• B) "A deficiency in folic acid in the father is the most likely cause."
• C) "Offspring of parents who have a spinal abnormality are at greater risk for myelomeningocele."
• D) "There may be a variety of different causes."

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Definitions:

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A process through which individuals communicate and agree upon the expectations and responsibilities of their roles within a team or organization, often to resolve conflicts or improve performance.

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Modify Work Roles

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