A mother is distraught after learning that her son has Hirschsprung disease. She asks the nurse how she could have prevented this from occurring. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
"Did you use recreational drugs during pregnancy?"
B.
"How much alcohol did you consume while pregnant?"
C.
"Nothing; this disease seems to be familial in origin."
D.
"You probably did not get enough folic acid in your diet."
ANS: C
Hirschsprung disease is a familial condition, often associated with other congenital abnormalities such as trisomy 21. The nurse should assure the mother that she did not cause this problem. The other options are not appropriate.
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