A two-month-old infant has been diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID). The physician talked with the parents about the planned treatment and prognosis for the infant. Which statement by the parents indicates the need for additional education?
A)"My child will receive intravenous immune globulins as a way to help him fight infection."
B)"Within days of receiving a stem cell transplant, my child will be cured."
C)"If my child needs a blood transfusion, it should be with irradiated blood cells."
D)"Antibiotics will be used as necessary to help my child fight infections."

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While a stem cell transplant is a potential treatment for SCID, it is not a guaranteed cure within days. The process can be risky and success is not guaranteed. The parents should be educated on the potential risks and outcomes of a stem cell transplant.

A Two-Month-Old Infant Has Been Diagnosed with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency