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The mother of an 8-month-old infant with profound mental and physical disabilities tells the nurse how depressed she is because she realizes that her child will never achieve normal growth and development milestones. How should the nurse respond to this mother?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Asking about thoughts of harming herself or her child assesses the severity of her depression and risk of harm, a critical first step. Other options are less urgent.

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