The mother of a 3-pound, 2-ounce premature baby is in the neonatal ICU observing her baby sleeping. She states, "He is so tiny, I know I'll never be able to care for him." What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Is there someone at home who can help you with the baby the first few weeks?"
b. "The public health nurse will come to your home to show you how to care for the baby."
c. "You can help with care of the baby before he goes home."
d. "You will do fine. They are not as fragile as they look."
C
By having the mother help with the care before the baby is discharged will address her question now before they are discharged. The other options do not properly address the mother's concern now.
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