The Nurse Notes That a Client Who Has Given Birth

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a client who has given birth 1 hour ago is touching her infant with her fingertips and talking to him softly in high-pitched tones. Based on this observation, which action should the nurse take?

• A) Request a social service consult for psychosocial support.
• B) Observe for other signs that the mother may not be accepting of the infant.
• C) Document this evidence of normal early maternal-infant attachment behavior.
• D) Determine whether the mother is too fatigued to interact normally with her infant.

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Definitions:

Home Births

The practice of giving birth in a non-hospital setting, usually at one's own home, often with the assistance of a midwife or doula.

Netherlands

A country in Northwestern Europe known for its flat landscape, canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes.

Postpartum Depression

A complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth, characterized by feelings of sadness, fatigue, and anxiety.