Author Question: By the second postpartum day, the nurse would expect a new mother who had an uncomplicated vaginal ... (Read 67 times)

SGallaher96 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

By the second postpartum day, the nurse would expect a new mother who had an uncomplicated vaginal birth to:

1. request help with ambulation and perineal care.
2. be interested in learning more about infant care.
3. sleep most of the time when the infant is not present.
4. be very excited and talkative about the birth experience.

Question 2

Which behavior typical of children with autistic disorder requires you to maintain special care to keep them safe?

A) A fascination with bright colors
B) Insensitivity to pain
C) A craving for salt
D) Loss of hearing for high frequencies

bfulkerson77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. The mother's focus on her own needs, or the taking-in phase, typically lasts 24 hours. By the second day, it would be expected for the mother to advance into the tak-ing-hold phase and direct her concerns toward the infant.
2. Correct. Typically after the first day, the mother will redirect her focus onto the needs of the infant.
3. Incorrect. By the second postpartum day, the nurse would expect the mother to move from the taking-in phase and redirect her focus on the infant, entering the taking-hold phase.
4. Incorrect. A desire to review the birth experience is expected in the first 24 hours after the delivery, during the taking-in phase.

Answer to Question 2

B