NCLEX RN Exam Questions Practice Question
A female baby was born with talipes equinovarus. Her mother has requested that the nurse assigned to the baby come to her room to discuss the baby's condition. The nurse knows that the pediatrician has discussed the baby's condition with her mother and that an orthopedist has been consulted but has not yet seen the baby. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should call the orthopedist after assessing the mother's knowledge. The nurse must first assess the knowledge of the parent before attempting any explanation. The nurse should assess the mother's knowledge of the baby's condition as the first priority. This answer is correct, but the priority is B.
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