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The Postpartum Nurse Is Observing a Patient Holding the Baby

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The postpartum nurse is observing a patient holding the baby she delivered less than 24 hours ago. The partner is watching his wife and asking questions about newborn care. The 4-year-old big brother is punching his mother on the back. What should the nurse do next?


A) Report the incident to the social services department.
B) Advise the parents that the older son needs to be reprimanded.
C) No action; this is a normal family adjusting to family change.
D) Report to oncoming staff that the mother is probably not a good disciplinarian.

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