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.
ANS: C
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%.
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