The parents of an infant born at 27 weeks are at the bedside of the baby. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse is performing an assessment of the newborn's respiratory status
The mother says, "Stop it! You're hurting our baby! You pressed so hard on the stethoscope that you left marks on his skin!" The nurse understands: A. The mother does not know how to use a stethoscope.
B. Is experiencing anger and is directing the anger at the nurse.
C. Is in denial of her infant's unstable condition.
D. Is probably overly tired and therefore irritable.
B
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