Parents of a Child with a Congenital Heart Defect Ask

question 1

Multiple Choice

Parents of a child with a congenital heart defect ask what the chances are of recurrence in future pregnancies. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "There is a 50 percent chance of recurrence in a future pregnancy."
• B) "There is a very low chance of recurrence."
• C) "It should not happen again with a future pregnancy."
• D) "There is a strong chance of recurrence."