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faduma

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The mother of a child newly diagnosed with mental retardation tells the nurse that her partner disagrees with the diagnosis and believes that the child is perfectly normal.
 
  The mother shares with the nurse that she finds this reaction frustrating and confusing. Which of the following would be appropriate in supporting this mother? The nurse should:
  A) reassure the mother that her partner's reaction is a normal stage in the grieving process.
  B) offer to speak with the partner to explain how the diagnosis was reached.
  C) suggest that the couple get a second opinion about the child's condition.
  D) recommend that the couple consider placing the child in foster care until they adjust to the diagnosis.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for newborn Ming and his mother. The nurse notes that the infant has secretions in his mouth and nose.
 
  What are the first steps the nurse should take to clear his airway? The nurse should position Ming on his side with his head slightly below his body and:
  A) guide his caregiver in suctioning his mouth with a bulb syringe.
  B) use a bulb syringe to clear his mouth.
  C) use a small suction catheter to clear his nose.
  D) use a bulb syringe to clear his nose.



BUTTHOL369

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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