The mother of a 4 week old infant is tearful. She reports the physician has told her that her son has a small atrial septal defect. She reports she is worried and asks the nurse more about the condition. Which statement by the parents best indicates an understanding of the nurse's teaching?

A)"This greatly places my son at risk for cardiac failure."
B)"If this does not resolve by the time my child is 1 year old he will likely need surgery."
C)"Most of the time this condition spontaneously resolves."
D)"Since the surgery to correct this condition can be risky my son will need to be at least 40 pounds."