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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Causing more injury to their child is a common concern among parents of children with osteogenesis imperfecta.The nurse needs to show them how to hold,change,feed,and play with their babies.In this situation,the caring nurse offers to help the parents learn to hold their baby and offers support.The nurse should never assume to know how someone else is feeling.Medications will not help this child lead a normal life.Stating that the parents are lucky is belittling their feelings.

An Infant Hospitalized with Multiple Fractures Has Just Been Diagnosed