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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Definitions:

Proximal-distal

A pattern of development or movement that starts from the center or core of the body and moves outwards to the extremities.

Preschooler

A child typically between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, who is in the developmental stage prior to entering kindergarten.

Bodily Harm

Physical injury, damage, or harm inflicted on a person's body by an external force or substance.

Weight Gain

The increase in body weight over a period of time, which can result from various factors including an excess of caloric intake over expenditure.