A client is aware that her pregnancy is complicated because the fetus has genetic abnormalities. The nurse would avoid which statement when discussing preparation for the baby's birth?
1. "You may wish to consider delivering your baby in a high-risk perinatal unit."
2. "Babies have been born for millions of years and we will get yours here safely, too."
3. "Let's talk about your plans for parenting your baby."
4. "Are you prepared for your baby to be transferred to a higher-level facility if necessary?"
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Rationale 1: If the infant in delivered is a high-risk unit, treatment for genetic conditions can begin immediately.
Rationale 2: The nurse should not offer this false reassurance.
Rationale 3: This is a good way to begin discussing the special needs this baby may have. Even if the baby is stillborn or dies in the first minutes or hours, parenting occurs.
Rationale 4: This is a good way for the nurse to open the conversation about transfer and the mother's understanding of what it will entail.
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