During the First Several Postpartum Weeks, the New Mother Must

question 3

Multiple Choice

During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must accomplish certain physical and developmental tasks, including which of the following?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A) Establish a therapeutic relationship with her physician
• B) Adapt to altered lifestyles and family structure resulting from the addition of a new member
• C) Restore her intellectual abilities
• D) Restore physical condition
• E) Develop competence in caring for and meeting the needs of her infant

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