The nurse is caring for a recently immigrated Chinese woman in ...

[maegan_martin]

The nurse is caring for a recently immigrated Chinese woman in the postpartum unit. Based on cultural beliefs and practices of the woman, the nurse would anticipate which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) The woman prefers cold water for drinking.
  B) The woman prefers not to shower.
  C) The woman prefers to have her female relatives care for her baby.
  D) The woman prefers to have her family bring her food to eat.

Question 2

A 16-year-old woman delivers a healthy, full-term male infant.
 
  The nurse notes the following behaviors 2 hours after the birth: Woman holds baby away from her body; woman refers to baby as he; woman verbalizes she wanted a baby girl; woman requests that baby be placed in the bassinet so she can eat her lunch. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this woman is:
  A) At risk for impaired parenting related to disappointment with baby as evidenced by verbalizing she wanted a girl
  B) At risk for impaired parenting related to nonnurturing behaviors as evidenced by holding baby away from body
  C) At risk for impaired motherinfant attachment as evidenced by woman requesting baby being placed in bassinet
  D) At risk for impaired motherinfant attachment related to disappointment as evidenced by calling baby he

[bulacsom]

Answer to Question 1

B
The woman prefers not to shower.
C
The woman prefers to have her female relatives care for her baby.
D
The woman prefers to have her family bring her food to eat.

Answer to Question 2

A
At risk for impaired parenting related to disappointment with baby as evidenced by verbalizing she wanted a girl

[maegan_martin]

Excellent

[amcvicar]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it