The perinatal nurse screens all pregnant women early in pregnancy for maternal attachment risk factors, which include (select all that apply):
a. Adolescence
b. Low educational level
c. History of depression
d. A strong support system for the pregnancy
ANS: a, b, c
Maternal attachment to the fetus is an important area to assess and can be useful in identifying families at risk for maladaptive behaviors. The nurse should assess for indicators such as unintended pregnancy, domestic violence, difficulties in the partner relationship, sexually transmitted infections, limited financial resources, substance use, adolescence, poor social support systems, low educational level, the presence of mental conditions, or adolescence that might interfere with the patient's ability to bond with and care for the infant. A strong support system can facilitate the patient's ability to bond with and care for the infant.
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