Final answer:
The mother's request for rest post-delivery and her desire for the nurse to care for the baby is a normal "taking in" response; it allows her to recover from labor and is not a risk for altered maternal-infant bonding.
Step-by-step explanation:
A mother delivered her baby at midnight and it is now 0900. She wants to sleep and asks the nurse to take care of the baby. The nurse recognizes this as an example of normal "taking in" response. This immediate postpartum period is when the mother is very tired and needs to recover from the labor process. The "taking in" phase is a time when the new mother is focusing on her own need for rest and recovery and is a normal and important step in the adjustment to motherhood. It should not be considered a risk for altered maternal-infant bonding unless the behavior continues for an extended period or is accompanied by other concerning signs.