The Father of a Newborn Infant with Myelomeningocele Asks About

question 35

Multiple Choice

The father of a newborn infant with myelomeningocele asks about the cause of this condition.What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• 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 no definitive cause identified."

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used to place participants into groups in such a way that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group.

Representative Sample

A sample that accurately reflects the characteristics of the population from which it is drawn, ensuring the generalizability of research findings.

Random Sample

A sampling method where each member of a population has an equal chance of being included in the sample, ensuring the sample's representativeness.

Demand Characteristics

Cues in an experimental environment that signal to participants how they are expected to behave, which can influence the results of the experiment.