The postpartum nurse provides anticipatory guidance for the new mother as well as teaching on self-care and infant care before discharge
Which topics should be included? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Role changes brought on by the addition to the family unit
2. The realities of having a new baby, and how it affects previous lifestyle
3. Potential complications such as infant colic, postpartum fatigue, and postpartum depression
4. Sexuality and contraception
5. Toilet-training and preschool options
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Family members must adapt to changes in roles and responsibilities.
Rationale 2: Many new mothers are not prepared for the new responsibilities and for how they will impact their liferstyle.
Rationale 3: The new mother needs to be prepared to deal with problems that commonly arise after discharge.
Rationale 4: It is important to cover concerns about sexuality and contraception prior to discharge.
Rationale 5: Toilet-training and educational options are not essential to cover prior to discharge, and will not be a concern until the future.
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