On the Second Postpartum Day, a Mother Bathed Her Newborn

question 10

Multiple Choice

On the second postpartum day, a mother bathed her newborn for the first time. She tells the nurse, "I don't think I did it right." Based on the mother's comment, she is most likely in the postpartum psychological stage of:

• A) Taking in
• B) Taking hold
• C) Letting go
• D) Settling down

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