The woman's family members are present when the home care maternal-child nurse arrives for a postpartum and newborn visit. What should the nurse do?
a. Observe the family members' interactions with the newborn and one another.
b. Ask the woman to meet with her and the baby alone.
c. Do a brief assessment on all family members present.
d. Reschedule the visit for another time so that the mother and infant can be assessed privately.
ANS: A
The nurse should introduce herself to the patient and the other family members present. Family members in the home may be providing care and assistance to the mother and infant. However, this care may not be based on sound health practices. Nurses should take the opportunity to dispel myths while family members are present. The responsibility of the home care maternal-child nurse is to provide care to the new postpartum mother and her infant, not to all family members. The nurse can politely ask about the other people in the home and their relationships with the woman. Unless an indication is given that the woman would prefer privacy, the visit may continue.
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