The role of an educator is to
1. give primary care for high-riskchildren who are in hospital settings.
2. give primary care for healthychildren.
3. work toward the goal of informedchoices with the family.
4. obtain a physician consultation forany technical procedures at delivery.
Answer:3
Rationale: The educator works with the family toward the goal of making informed choices through education and explanation.
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