The Nurse Is Discussing Parent-Infant Attachment with a Prenatal Class

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing parent-infant attachment with a prenatal class. Which statement indicates that teaching was successful?

• A) "Giving the baby his first bath can really give me a chance to get to know him."
• B) "Newborns cannot focus their eyes, so it does not matter how I hold my new baby."
• C) "My baby will be very sleepy immediately after birth, so he can go to the nursery."
• D) "I should avoid looking directly into the baby's eyes to prevent frightening the baby."

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Definitions:

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