When providing support and education to the family of a child who is diagnosed with a serious genetic abnormality, which of the following would be the highest priority?
A) Assisting with scheduling follow-up visits
B) Establishing a trusting relationship
C) Teaching the family what to expect
D) Using measures to promote growth and development
B
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Regardless of the genetic abnormality, learning of a genetic abnormality may be shattering to the family. Therefore, the initial priority is to establish a trusting relationship. Once this is accomplished, other aspects of care, such as assisting with scheduling follow-up visits, teaching, and implementing measures to promote growth and development, can be addressed.
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