A nurse working in obstetrics helps new mothers bond with their children. Which of the following observations would be of concern to the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. The mother appears frightened of her newborn and avoids touching him.
b. The mother continually praises her newborn and his nursing and sleeping.
c. The mother constantly looks at and talks to her newborn.
d. The mother touches her newborn, patting, hugging, and smiling at him.
e. The mother says "Boys are tough" as she rather carelessly changes his diaper.
f. The mother states that the newborn does not seem to like her.
ANS: A, E, F
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