The nurse is receiving the shift report on a postpartum patient of Latin American descent. Which response(s) would not be expected and warrant(s) further discussion?
a. "Her grandmother will be assisting with her bath."
b. "She will start breastfeeding in a few more days."
c. "Keep the window open so the baby can get some cool, fresh air."
d. "The baby will not be circumcised."
ANS: C
The Latin American culture believes that currents of air are dangerous and the newborn should be kept warm. The grandmother cares for the mother during recovery, breastfeeding is usually started after the third postpartum day, and the male newborn is often uncircumcised.
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