Shocked and dismayed at the diagnosis

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The parents of a child who has just been diagnosed with a chronic illness state that they are "shocked" and "dismayed" at the diagnosis. They make the following statement to the nurse: "We have an appointment with another specialist closer to our home to have our child seen by that provider." Which of the following would most likely be a reason the caregivers might make a statement like this? The caregivers recognize that having a provider closer to their home will create a better partnership. The caregivers are hoping to find the diagnosis is incorrect. The caregivers hope the nurse will tell them the situation is not as serious as they have been told. The caregivers are trying to get more attention from the care provider.

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