What Should the Nurse Be Aware of with Regard to the Adaptation

question 8

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse be aware of with regard to the adaptation of other family members,mainly siblings and grandparents,to the newborn?

• A) Sibling rivalry cannot be dismissed as overblown psychobabble;negative feelings and behaviours can take a long time to blow over.
• B) Participation in preparation classes helps both siblings and grandparents.
• C) In Canada,paternal and maternal grandparents consider themselves of equal importance and status.
• D) There is a decrease in the number of grandparents providing permanent care to their grandchildren over the last 10 years.

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