The Nurse's Best Response to a Mother Who Is Voicing

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse's best response to a mother who is voicing concern about the molding of her 2-day-old infant is:

• A) "Molding doesn't cause any problems. Don't worry about it. "
• B) "Did you deliver vaginally or by cesarean section?"
• C) "The baby's head conformed to the shape of the birth canal. It will go away soon. "
• D) "A traumatic delivery can cause molding. "

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is involved in emotions, decision-making, and memory processing, particularly with emotional reactions.

Trauma

Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, causing feelings of helplessness.

Parietal Lobes

Sections of the brain located at the top and back of each cerebral hemisphere containing the centers for touch, temperature, and body position.

Sense of Touch

The sensory system that allows organisms to perceive pressure, vibration, temperature, pain, and other tactile stimuli.