Exam 20: Transition to Parenthood

A nurse is observing a family.The mother is holding the baby she delivered less than 24 hours ago.Her husband is watching his wife and asking questions about newborn care.The 4-year-old brother is punching his mother on the back.The nurse should:

The early after birth period is a time of emotional and physical vulnerability.Many mothers can easily become psychologically overwhelmed by the reality of their new parental responsibilities.Fatigue compounds these issues.Although the baby blues are a common occurrence in the after birth period,about one-half million women in America experience a more severe syndrome known as postpartum depression (PPD).Which statement regarding PPD is essential for the nurse to be aware of when attempting to formulate a nursing diagnosis?

When the infant's behaviors and characteristics call forth a corresponding set of maternal behaviors and characteristics,this is called:

The nurse notes that a Vietnamese woman does not cuddle or interact with her newborn other than to feed him,change his diapers or soiled clothes,and put him to bed.In evaluating the woman's behavior with her infant,the nurse realizes that:

Nursing activities that promote parent-infant attachment are many and varied.One activity that should not be overlooked is management of the environment.While providing routine mother-baby care,the nurse should ensure that:

The nurse hears a primiparous woman talking to her son and telling him that his chin is just like his dad's chin.This woman's statement reflects:

A new father states,"I know nothing about babies," but he seems to be interested in learning.This is an ideal opportunity for the nurse to:

The after birth woman who continually repeats the story of her labor,delivery,and recovery experience is:

The best way for the nurse to promote and support the maternal-infant bonding process is to:

After they are born,a crying infant may be soothed by being held in a position in which the newborn can hear the mother's heartbeat.This phenomenon is known as:

On observing a woman on her first after birth day sitting in bed while her newborn lies awake in the bassinet,the nurse should:

A 25-year-old gravida 1 para 1 who had an emergency cesarean birth 3 days ago is scheduled for discharge.As you prepare her for discharge,she begins to cry.Your initial action should be to: