The nurse is caring for a patient who plans to relinquish her baby for adoption. The nurse would implement which approach to care? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Encourage the patient to see and hold her infant.
2. Encourage the patient to express her emotions.
3. Respect any special requests for the birth.
4. Acknowledge the grieving process in the patient.
5. Allow access to the infant, if the patient requests it.
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Encouraging the patient to see and hold her infant does not respect the patient's right to refuse interaction, and might make her feel guilty for not wanting to see the infant.
Rationale 2: The patient who decides to relinquish her infant should be encouraged to express her emotions and preferences.
Rationale 3: Respecting any special request for the birth is an aspect of providing care for the patient who decides to relinquish her infant.
Rationale 4: Acknowledging the grieving process is an aspect of providing care for the patient who decides to relinquish her infant.
Rationale 5: Allowing access to the infant at the patient's request is an aspect of providing care for the patient who decides to relinquish her infant.
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