Parents of a child with a congenital heart defect ask what the chances are of recurrence in future pregnancies. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "There is a 50% chance of recurrence in a future pregnancy."
2. "There is a very low chance of recurrence."
3. "It should not happen again with a future pregnancy."
4. "There is a strong chance of recurrence."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: There is a very low rate of recurrence with congenital heart defects. The other statements are not appropriate for the nurse to make in this situation.
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