During a prenatal visit, pregnant parents ask the nurse what they can do to prepare their 4-year-old child for the birth of the new baby. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
a. Discourage any negative comments the child makes about the baby or the pregnancy.
b. Do not make any plans regarding the baby in front of the 4-year-old child.
c. Provide him with very detailed information about the pregnancy and the birth.
d. Ask the 4-year-old boy to help decorate the new babys room.
Ans: d. Ask the 4-year-old boy to help decorate the new babys room.
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