The nurse is working in the labor and delivery area with parents who are members of the Shinto and Buddhist religions. The nurse expects that after the birth of the child:
1. Baptism will be performed immediately
2. Special prayers will be said over the child
3. Special preparations will be made for the umbilical cord and placenta
4. No particular rituals will usually be performed in the postpartum period
ANS: 4
No special rituals are usually performed in the immediate postpartum period with members of the Shinto, Buddhist, or Hindu religions. Many Christians will baptize their infants. Followers of Is-lam will say special prayers after birth over the child. Navajos make special preparations for the umbilical cord and placenta after the birth of a child.
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