Author Question: The nurse is working with an adolescent mother and her newborn. As the nurse begins to gather the ... (Read 74 times)

lak · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is working with an adolescent mother and her newborn. As the nurse begins to gather the supplies needed to bathe the infant, the adolescent tells the nurse, I'm really scared that I won't take care of my baby correctly.

My mother says I'll probably hurt the baby because I'm too young to be a mother. The best response by the nurse is:
1. You are very young, and parenting will be a challenge for you.
2. Your mother was probably right. Be very careful with your baby.
3. Mothers have instincts that kick in when they get their babies home.
4. We can give the baby's bath together. I'll help you learn how to do it.

Question 2

A change in skin color requires further assessment of which of the following physiological functions?

1. Oxygenation
2. Bilirubin levels
3. Glucose levels
4. Hematocrit
5. Blood pressure

frogdreck123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Although this statement is true, it does not teach the patient anything or increase her confidence in being able to care for her infant.
Rationale 2: This statement is very judgmental and does not teach the patient anything or increase her confidence in being able to care for her infant.
Rationale 3: Maternal instincts might indeed exist, but this patient has expressed a specific fear about being a safe mother. It is best to work with her to teach her skills and increase her confidence.
Rationale 4: This response is best because it both teaches the new mother skills she does not have and increases her confidence.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Global Rationale: Changes in skin color may indicate the need for closer assessment of temperature, cardiopulmonary status, hematocrit, glucose, and bilirubin.