The father of a 3-week-old infant who has developed sepsis says that he feels guilty because he did not realize his infant was sick. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most...

The father of a 3-week-old infant who has developed sepsis says that he feels guilty because he did not realize his infant was sick. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?

1. “You should have realized something was wrong; he is your son.”

2. “Did you read the booklet on newborns that was sent home with you from the hospital?”

3. “What you are feeling is normal; next time, you will know what to look for.”

4. “Babies can get sick quickly, and parents do not always realize it.”