You are caring for a new mother 2 hours postpartum. Which of the following would be considered expected outcomes? (Select all that apply.)
a. The client and family will validate their experience during labor and delivery.
b. The nurse will conduct a newborn examination.
c. Before leaving the birth center, the client will discuss specific strategies that she can employ to help her organize life at home to reduce stress.
d. The client and family will discuss warning signs of postpartum depression.
e. The nurse will encourage family members to talk about their feelings regarding labor and delivery.
f. The nurse will discuss with the client's hus-band specific signs of postpartum depression.
A, C, D
The expected outcomes include the following: the client and family will validate their experience during labor and delivery, before leaving the birth center, the client will discuss specific strategies that she can employ to help her organize life at home to reduce stress, and the client and family will discuss warning signs of postpartum depression. The nurse conducting a newborn assessment and discussing with the husband specific signs of postpartum depression are nursing interventions and not expected outcomes.
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