Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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A neonate has severe congenital abnormalities that make death imminent, and the NICU team believes that further attempts at treatment or feeding are not warranted and that palliative care only should be provided. When speaking with the parents about this, which of the following is the best approach?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Focusing on comfort measures (B) communicates compassionately that palliative care prioritizes the neonate's comfort, aligning with the parents' emotional needs. Withholding food/treatment (A) is harsh, futility (C) is blunt, and letting nature take its course (D) lacks clarity.