New Parents Express Concern That Because of the Mother's Emergency

question 16

Multiple Choice

New parents express concern that because of the mother's emergency cesarean birth under general anesthesia,they did not have the opportunity to hold and bond with their daughter immediately after her birth.Which information should the nurse's response convey?

• A) Attachment,or bonding,is a process that occurs over time and does not require early contact.
• B) Time immediately after birth is a critical period for humans.
• C) Early contact is essential for optimal parent-infant relationships.
• D) These new parents should just be happy that the infant is healthy.

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