The mother of a child newly diagnosed with mental
retardation tells the nurse that her partner disagrees with the diagnosis and believes that the child is perfectly normal. The mother shares with the nurse that she finds this reaction frustrating and confusing. Which should the nurse respond to support the mother?
A) Reassure the mother that her partner's reaction is a normal stage in the grieving process
B) Offer to speak with the partner to explain how the diagnosis was reached
C) Suggest that the couple get a second opinion about the child's condition
D) Recommend that the couple consider placing the child in foster care until they adjust to the diagnosis
Ans: A
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