Maternal and Child Care: The mother of a child newly diagnosed with an intellectual disability tells the nurse that
her partner disagrees with the diagnosis and believes that the child is perfectly normal.
The mother shares with the nurse that she finds this reaction frustrating and confusing.
Which action by the nurse would be appropriate in supporting this mother?

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The mother of a child newly diagnosed with an intellectual disability tells the nurse that 
her partner disagrees with the diagnosis and believes that the child is perfectly normal. 
The mother shares with the nurse that she finds this reaction frustrating and confusing. 
Which action by the nurse would be appropriate in supporting this mother?

James Marion Endrina Entice · Accepted Answer

Reassure the mother that her partner's reaction is a normal stage in the grieving 
process.

Maternal and Child Care

Reassure the mother that her partner's reaction is a normal stage in the grieving process.

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