Exam 12: Family Nursing With Childbearing Families

The nurse plans care to address the communication pattern within a family with a new infant. What intervention should the nurse select for this family?

The nurse plans care for a postpartum client arriving for a wellness visit. What should the nurse tell the client about postpartum depression?

The nurse plans to discuss an expectant client's decision regarding infant feeding. What is important for the nurse to do when considering feeding management for this family?

The parents of a new baby are both 19 years old. Which intervention should the nurse identify to help this family with realigning the intergenerational pattern?

The nurse assesses a family's ability to transition to having a baby. To which concept is transition the most similar?

The nurse suspects that a family has closed boundaries. Why will this family not be amenable to nursing interventions?

The nurse asks a family about space arrangements for an expected baby. What is the nurse assessing about the family at this time? Select all that apply.

Although the nurse desires to use Duvall's Family Developmental Theory to guide the care of a family, the nurse decides against it. Which is the major reason for the nurse to make this decision?

When should the nurse consider that a new mother is developing postpartum depression?

The nurse learns that a family has not planned a space for an expected infant. For which reason should the nurse assess the family about this lack of planning? Select all that apply.

The nurse suspects that a new mother is at risk for poor attachment with the newborn. What could be a reason for poor attachment? Select all that apply.

The female partner of a family is upset because the spouse will not talk about the inability to conceive. Which response should the nurse make to this client?

The nurse is planning care for a family with a new baby. Which reason should the nurse identify as a risk for conflict between the nurse and the client during this time?