The client is displaying behaviors that indicate to the nurse that she is in the "taking-in" phase. Which intervention would be most appropriate to integrate into the client's care at this time?
a. Counseling about parental role transitions
b. Planned undisturbed periods of rest and sleep
c. Return demonstration of a baby bath
d. Teaching contraceptive options
B
During "taking-in," the mother wishes to meet her own rest needs. Counseling about parental role transitions and teaching contraceptive options are not appropriate actions for normal taking-in. Return demonstration of a baby bath is part of the "taking-hold" phase.
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