An 18-month-old child is ventilator-dependent due to infantile scoliosis. This is the first time the child has been home since birth. The parents are very concerned about providing care. It is most important to assist the parents with which area?

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The child has not been home since birth. Thus, the parents will need emotional assistance to enhance bonding. The nurse supports the parents to meet the infant's physical and emotional needs and encourages them to strengthen the parent-child bond. Genetic counseling is not relevant at this point and health assessment is primarily the nurse's responsibility. Financial assistance is beyond the nurse's scope of responsibility.

An 18-Month-Old Child Is Ventilator-Dependent Due to Infantile Scoliosis