A Newborn Was Admitted to the Nursery with a Complete

question 38

Multiple Choice

A newborn was admitted to the nursery with a complete bilateral cleft lip and palate. The physician explained the plan of therapy and its expected good results. However, the mother refuses to see or hold her baby. What is the initial therapeutic approach for the mother?

• A) Restating what the physician has told her about plastic surgery.
• B) Encouraging her to express her feelings.
• C) Emphasizing the normalcy of her baby and the baby's need for mothering.
• D) Recognizing that negative feelings toward the child continue throughout childhood.

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