Question

The woman's family members are present when the home care maternal-child nurse arrives for a postpartum and newborn visit. What should the nurse do?

A) Observe the family members interactions with the newborn and one another.
B) Ask the woman to meet with her and the baby alone.
C) Do a brief assessment on all family members present.
D) Reschedule the visit for another time so that the mother and infant can be assessed privately.

Answer 1

The nurse should observe the family members' interactions with the newborn and one another.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should A) observe the family members' interactions with the newborn and one another. This allows the nurse to assess the family dynamics, observe the bonding between the family members and the newborn, and identify any potential concerns or issues that may need further intervention.