The Client Makes the Statement: "I'm Afraid to Take the Baby

question 10

Multiple Choice

The client makes the statement: "I'm afraid to take the baby home tomorrow." Which response by the nurse would be the most therapeutic?

• A) "You're afraid to take the baby home?"
• B) "Don't you have a mother who can come and help?"
• C) "You should read the literature I gave you before you leave."
• D) "I was scared when I took my first baby home, but everything worked out."

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Definitions:

Hormone Production

The biological process of synthesizing and releasing hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's physiology and behavior.

Emotion-focused Coping

A strategy to manage stress by changing one’s emotional response to a problem rather than addressing the problem directly.

Problem-focused Coping

A strategy involving directly facing a stressor and making efforts to solve the problem or alleviate its impact.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke.