In working with the child or family of a child with a congenital disorder, the most effective nursing intervention for this child or family would be for the nurse to:
A) help the child to understand his or her limitations.
B) keep the family informed about new and effective treatments.
C) model good medical practices for the child's family.
D) use reflective listening and offer nonjudgmental support.
D
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