A nurse working in obstetrics helps new mothers bond with their children. Which observation might make the nurse concerned? Select all that apply
A. Mother appeared frightened of her newborn and avoided touching him.
B. Mother continually praised her newborn and his nursing and sleeping.
C. Mother constantly looked at and talked to her newborn.
D. Mother kept touching her newborn, patting, hugging, and smiling at him.
E. Mother said "Boys are tough" as she rather carelessly changed his diaper.
F. Mother verbalized that the newborn did not seem to like her and left her infant alone.
ANS: A, E, F
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