The nurse decides that a family with a newborn would benefit from ...

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The nurse decides that a family with a newborn would benefit from a Social Services consultation. What statements were made by family members that caused the nurse to make this decision? Select all that apply.
 
  1. I think we're getting along better.
  2. I'm not going to let a baby make me fat.
  3. My mother could care less about this baby.
  4. At least help me if you don't want to get a job.
  5. That's fine. Go to work. Leave me here to do all of the work.

Question 2

What should be the nurse's priority when caring for an adolescent in labor?
 
  1. Support persons
  2. Developmental level
  3. Cultural background
  4. Plans for keeping the infant

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Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. The statement about getting along would indicate adapting to the new infant.
2. Preoccupation with physical status or weight could indicate adjustment difficulties.
3. Lack of support systems could indicate adjustment difficulties.
4. Unemployment could indicate adjustment difficulties.
5. Marital problems could indicate adjustment difficulties.

Answer to Question 2

2
Explanation:
1. Support persons are important to planning anyone's care.
2. Knowing the adolescent's level of development is important because cognitive development is incomplete, which will affect the birthing experience.
3. Cultural background is important to planning anyone's care.
4. Before considering this area, it is important to identify the adolescent's level of development so that a plan of care is consistent with the adolescent's abilities.