The mother of a newborn asks the nurse what the purpose of the first scheduled health maintenance visit will be. Which are appropriate responses by the nurse to this question? Select all that apply

Question

1. "To determine if your baby is being abused."
2. "To determine compatibility between you and the provider."
3. "To discuss policies related to provision of care."
4. "To evaluate your understanding of the services offered."
5. "To determine your baby's risk for obesity."

Answer 1

2, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. Only under very unusual circumstances would the healthcare providers be able to determine whether the parents are potential child abusers.
2. The initial visit should help to acquaint the parents to office policies and services offered by the office, and to determine whether the parents and healthcare provider will get along well.
3. The initial visit should help to acquaint the parents to office policies and services offered by the office, and to determine whether the parents and healthcare provider will get along well.
4. The initial visit should help to acquaint the parents to office policies and services offered by the office, and to determine whether the parents and healthcare provider will get along well.
5. Only under very unusual circumstances would the healthcare providers be able to determine whether the parents will tend to overfeed the infant and place the infant at risk for obesity.