The partner of a woman who has given birth to a healthy newborn ...

[bclement10]

The partner of a woman who has given birth to a healthy newborn says to the nurse, I want to be involved, but I'm not sure that I'm able to care for such a little baby.. The nurse interprets this as indicating which of the following stages?
 
  A) Expectations
  B) Reality
  C) Transition to mastery
  D) Taking-hold

Question 2

A postpartum patient is prescribed docusate sodium (Colace) as treatment for constipation. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) This medication has no adverse effects.
  B) Be sure to engage in activity to aid in intestinal motility.
  C) One pill should be taken after every meal for the first week.
  D) This medication works the best when a high-fiber diet is consumed.
  E) Take each dose of the medication with a full glass of water or juice.

[randomguy133]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The partner's statement reflects stage 2 (reality), which occurs when fathers or partners realize that their expectations in stage 1 are not realistic. Their feelings change from elation to sadness, ambivalence, jealousy, and frustration. Many wish to be more involved in the newborn's care and yet do not feel prepared to do so. New fathers or partners pass through stage 1 (expectations) with preconceptions about what home life will be like with a newborn. Many men may be unaware of the dramatic changes that can occur when this newborn comes home to live with them. In stage 3 (transition to mastery), the father or partner makes a conscious decision to take control and be at the center of his newborn's life regardless of his preparedness. Taking-hold is a stage of maternal adaptation.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, E
Feedback:
Docusate sodium (Colace) is used in the postpartal period to prevent constipation. It works by lowering the surface tension of feces, allowing water and lipids to penetrate the stool and soften it. The nurse should instruct the patient to engage in activity to promote intestinal motility, consume a diet high in fiber, and take each dose of the medication with a full glass of water or juice. This medication has abdominal pain and diarrhea as potential adverse effects. This medication is not taken after every meal but rather one dose per day.