A new mother asks, "Why are you doing a gestational age assessment on my baby?" The nurse's best response is:
a. "This must be done to meet insurance requirements."
b. "It helps us identify infants who are at risk for any problems."
c. "The gestational age determines how long the infant will be hospitalized."
d. "It was ordered by your physician."
B
The nurse should provide the mother with accurate information about various procedures performed on the newborn.
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