The nurse learns that a newborn is diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). Which is the most appropriate way to inform the newborn's parents about this diagnosis?
1. Calling the parents to provide the diagnosis over the phone
2. Mailing a certified letter explaining the diagnosis and requesting the parents make a pediatric office appointment
3. Planning a group meeting for all parents whose children received the diagnosis in the last two months
4. Scheduling an appointment for the parents to see the healthcare provider in person to discuss the diagnosis
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Explanation:
1. Providing the parents information of a chronic health problem of their newborn should not be done over the phone.
2. This information should be provided to the parents in person.
3. This information should be shared on a one-to-one basis.
4. The appropriate environment allows for privacy and freedom from interruptions. The parents should be allowed other support people to be present as they request.
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