A nurse is working in a neonatal intensive care unit, teaching parents how to care for their tiny babies while they are still in the hospital. Which of the following statements by a parent reflects a readiness to learn?
A)
"I'm so afraid I'll hurt my baby with all these tubes."
B)
"If my baby is just a little bigger, I'll be able to handle him."
C)
"I want to make sure my spouse is here, in case I don't hear everything that's said."
D)
"You'll give us written instructions before we go home, correct?"
C
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