In Providing Support to a New Mother Who Must Return

question 25

Multiple Choice

In providing support to a new mother who must return to full-time employment 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery,which action by the nurse is best?

• A) Allow her to express her positive and negative feelings freely.
• B) Reassure her that she'll get used to leaving her baby.
• C) Discuss child care arrangements with her.
• D) Allow her to solve the problem on her own.

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Definitions:

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Static

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