Upon delivery of the newborn, which nursing intervention promotes parental attachment?
A) Placing the newborn under the radiant warmer
B) Placing the newborn on the bed next to the mother
C) Placing the newborn on the maternal abdomen
D) Taking the newborn to the nursery for the initial assessment
Answer: C
Placing the baby on the maternal abdomen promotes attachment and bonding and gives the mother a chance to interact immediately with her baby. Removing the baby to the radiant warmer does not promote interaction. Allowing the mother a chance to rest immediately after delivery does not promote interaction. Taking the newborn to the nursery for the initial assessment does not promote interaction.
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