A new Native-American mother tells the nurse that when she goes home, her mother-in-law will be caring for the baby while she rests. The nurse is concerned, and her response should be to:

a. explain the importance of ambulating to recover.
b. explain the importance of maternal-infant bonding.
c. explore ways to blend this with safe health teaching.
d. encourage this cultural behavior.


C
Follow principles that facilitate nursing practice within transcultural situations.

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