A nurse manager on the high-risk OB unit wants to improve the experience of women admitted for lengthy stays. What action by the manager is best?
A.
Designate a specific chaplain to visit women every day.
B.
Develop a program to help women attain developmental tasks.
C.
Initiate primary nursing to provide consistency in caregiving.
D.
Provide open visitation and special events for siblings.
ANS: B
Although all options can be very beneficial, the biggest challenge women in the high-tech environment of this unit face is stress that hinders development of their maternal role. One solution may be a program specifically designed to help women negotiate their roles and prepare for parenting. Of course, spiritual care should be respectful of individual beliefs.
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