A nurse is observing a postpartum woman and her partner interact ...

[fahad]

A nurse is observing a postpartum woman and her partner interact with their newborn. The nurse determines that the parents are developing parental attachment with their newborn when they demonstrate which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Frequently ask for the newborn to be taken from the room
  B) Identify common features between themselves and the newborn
  C) Refer to the newborn as having a monkey-face
  D) Make direct eye contact with the newborn
  E) Refrain from checking out the newborn's features

Question 2

During a home visit, a new mother tells the nurse that her nipples are sore from breastfeeding. What should the nurse instruct the mother at this time? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Insert plastic liners into the nursing bra.
  B) Apply lanolin to nipples after air exposure.
  C) Expose the nipples to air so the nipple dries.
  D) Position the baby differently for each feeding.
  E) Massage a few drops of breast milk to the areola.

[pallen55]

Answer to Question 1

B, D
Feedback:
Positive behaviors that indicate attachment include identifying common features and making direct eye contact with the newborn. Asking for the newborn to be taken out of the room, referring to the newborn as having a monkey-face and refraining from checking out the newborn's features are negative attachment behaviors.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D, E
Feedback:
To help with sore nipples from breastfeeding, the nurse should instruct the mother to apply lanolin to nipples after air exposure, expose the nipples to air so the nipple dries, position the baby differently for each feeding, and massage a few drops of breast milk to the areola. The mother should be discouraged from inserting plastic liners into the nursing bra because these prevent air from circulating around the breast.

[fahad]

Thank you

[pallen55]

Happy to help you