The nurse is caring for a newborn with facial nerve palsy from birth trauma. The mother is very upset and concerned about the child's prognosis. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a) "Have you seen any signs of improvement?"
b) "This is the most common facial nerve palsy."
c) "In most cases treatment is not necessary, only observation."
d) "Was this from pressure resulting from forceps?"
Answer: c)"In most cases treatment is not necessary, only observation."
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