Author Question: To assess a couple's adaptation to parenthood, which opening would be best? a. Is parenting as ... (Read 71 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

To assess a couple's adaptation to parenthood, which opening would be best?

a. Is parenting as hard as you thought it would be?
b. What is the worst part of being a new parent?
c. Tell me what your first week as parents has been like.
d. Do you think you have adjusted well to parenting?

Question 2

On the first postpartum home visit, the nurse finds that the patient is not carrying out all of the instructions given her when she was hospitalized. Which remark by the nurse is most appropriate?

a. Don't you remember how the nurses taught you to do this?
b. It's very important that you do exactly as I say. I want you to read this material before I return next week.
c. Why aren't you following the directions we gave you?
d. Childbirth is so overwhelmingit's easy to forget what people tell you. Let's review the instructions.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Asking them what their first week of parenting has been like is open-ended and makes no assumption about how the parents are doing. It provides an opportunity to discuss any aspect of parenting they wish.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
During the postpartum period, the woman may be overwhelmed with information and remember little of it. Therefore, verbal information should be reinforced and supplemented with written material. Option D demonstrates acceptance of the patient and an offer to repeat necessary information.