A woman is 8 months pregnant. She tells the nurse that she knows her baby listens to her, but her husband thinks she is imagining things. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. "Many women imagine what their baby is like.".
2. "Babies in utero do respond to their mother's voice.".
3. "You'll need to ask the doctor if the baby can hear yet.".
4. "Thinking that your baby hears will help you bond with the baby.".
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1. Incorrect. Although this statement is accurate, it is not the most appropriate.
2. Correct. Fetuses respond to sound by 24 weeks. The fetus can be soothed by the sound of the mother's voice.
3. Incorrect. This statement is not appropriate. The mother should be instructed that her fe-tus can hear at 24 weeks and can respond to the sound of her voice.
4. Incorrect. The statement is not appropriate. It gives the impression that her baby cannot, in fact, hear her. Additionally, it belittles the mother's interpretation of her fetus's behaviors.
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