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 has concerns. What should the nurse do?
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
ANS: C
Follow principles that facilitate nursing practice within transcultural situations.
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