Question

Four hours after a difficult labor and birth, a primiparous woman refuses to feed her baby, stating that she is too tired and just wants to sleep. The nurse should: Select all that apply.

A. Tell the woman she can rest after she feeds her baby.
B. Recognize this as a behavior of the taking-in stage.
C. Record the behavior as ineffective maternal-newborn attachment.
D. Take the baby back to the nursery, reassuring the woman that her rest is a priority at this time.
E. Acknowledge this as a behavior of the letting go stage.

Answer 1

The nurse should tell the woman she can rest after she feeds her baby, recognize this behavior as a part of the taking-in stage, and record the behavior as ineffective maternal-newborn attachment.

Step-by-step explanation:

Four hours after a difficult labor and birth, a primiparous woman refuses to feed her baby, stating that she is too tired and just wants to sleep. The nurse should:

• Tell the woman she can rest after she feeds her baby.
• Recognize this as a behavior of the taking-in stage.
• Record the behavior as ineffective maternal-newborn attachment.

Option D should not be selected because it is important for the baby to receive nourishment. Option E is also incorrect because it does not accurately describe the woman's behavior in this situation.