A nurse is working on the postpartum unit of the hospital. The nurse is caring for a young woman who is three days after delivery and is about to be discharged with her young son.
The nurse notices that the young woman seems hesitant to be involved in the baby's care and frequently sends him back to the nursery once her family goes home. How does the nurse respond?
A. Refuse to discharge the baby with his mother.
B. Refer the family to a homecare agency so they can receive home visits.
C. File a report with child protective services.
D. Request a psych consult for the mother.
Question 2
A nurse is beginning to work with a local community to address rising obesity rates in pregnant women. Which of the following statements about setting goals during the planning process is correct?
A. Both long- and short-term goals must be identified.
B. Only short-term goals should be identified initially.
C. Goals should be formed first to help guide the community assessment.
D. The goals should address negative health outcomes.
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