Exam NCLEX-RN topic 7 question 60 discussion

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Question #: 60
Topic #: 7

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 babys condition. The nurse knows that the pediatrician has discussed the babys condition with her mother and that an orthopedist has been consulted but has not yet seen the baby. What should the nurse do first?

A. Call the orthopedist and request that he come to see the baby now.
B. Question the mother and find out what the pediatrician has told her about the baby’s condition.
C. Tell the mother that this is not a serious condition.
D. Tell the mother that this condition has been successfully treated with exercises, casts, and/or braces.

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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
(A) The nurse should call the orthopedist after assessing the mothers knowledge. (B) The nurse must first assess the knowledge of the parent before attempting any explanation. (C) The nurse should assess the mothers knowledge of the babys condition as the first priority. (D) This answer is correct, but the priority is B.

by [deleted] at March 10, 2025, 7:18 a.m.

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