What should the nurse consider when providing support to a family whose infant has just been diagnosed with biliary atresia?
A) The prognosis for full recovery is excellent.
B) Death usually occurs by 6 months of age.
C) Liver transplantation may be needed eventually.
D) Children with surgical correction live normal lives.

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Untreated biliary atresia results in progressive cirrhosis and death usually by 2 years of age.Surgical intervention at 8 weeks of age is associated with somewhat better outcomes.Liver transplantation is also improving outcomes for 10-year survival.Even with surgical intervention,most children require supportive therapy.With early intervention,10-year survival rates range from 27% to 75%.

What Should the Nurse Consider When Providing Support to a Family