In Follow-Up Appointments or Visits with Parents and Their New

question 8

Multiple Choice

In follow-up appointments or visits with parents and their new baby,it is useful if the nurse can identify infant behaviors that can either facilitate or inhibit attachment.What is an inhibiting behavior?

• A) The infant cries only when hungry or wet.
• B) The infant's activity is somewhat predictable.
• C) The infant clings to the parents.
• D) The infant seeks attention from any adult in the room.

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain playing key roles in mood regulation, sleep, and digestion, among other functions.

Inward

Directed or moving towards the inside, or focusing on internal thoughts and feelings rather than external stimuli.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are perceived as harmful to the individual's mental well-being, such as sadness, anger, and fear.