Which should the nurse do to provide support to a new client who must return to full-time employment 6 weeks after a vaginal birth?
a. Discuss child care arrangements with her.
b. Allow her to solve the problem on her own.
c. Reassure her that she'll get used to leaving her baby.
d. Allow her to express her positive and negative feelings freely.
ANS: D
Allowing the client to express feelings will provide positive support in her process of maternal adjustment. Discussing child care arrangements is an important step in anticipatory guidance but is not the best way to offer support. She should be instrumental in solving the problem; however, allowing her time to express her feelings and talk the problem over will assist her in making this decision. Reassuring her that she will get used to leaving the baby blocks communication and belittles the client's feelings.
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