The parents of a newborn with Down syndrome are tearful when they tell the nurse that the diagnosis was a surprise to them. Which statement by the parents indicates that they have some understanding...

The parents of a newborn with Down syndrome are tearful when they tell the nurse that the diagnosis was a surprise to them. Which statement by the parents indicates that they have some understanding of Down syndrome?

1. “Children with Down syndrome are often fearful of strangers and have difficulty making friends.”

2. “At some point during their lifespan, children with Down syndrome will need to be institutionalized.”

3. “Children with Down syndrome often become violent when they experience hormonal changes during puberty.”

4. “There is a broad spectrum of mental capabilities and physical characteristics of children with Down syndrome.”