A mother brings 6-month-old Eric to the clinic for a well-baby checkup. She comments, "I want to go back to work, but I don't want Eric to suffer because I'll have less time with him." Which is the nurse's most appropriate answer?

A mother brings 6-month-old Eric to the clinic for a well-baby checkup. She comments, "I want to go back to work, but I don't want Eric to suffer because I'll have less time with him." Which is the nurse's most appropriate answer?

A mother brings 6-month-old Eric to the clinic for a well-baby checkup. She comments, "I want to go back to work, but I don't want Eric to suffer because I'll have less time with him." Which is the nurse's most appropriate answer?



a. "I'm sure he'll be fine if you get a good babysitter."

b. "You will need to stay home until Eric starts school."

c. "Let's talk about the child care options that will be best for Eric."

d. "You should go back to work so Eric will get used to being with others."



Asnwer: C. "Let's talk about the child care options that will be best for Eric."