Upon delivery of the newborn, what nursing intervention most promotes parental attachment?
1. Placing the newborn under the radiant warmer.
2. Placing the newborn on the mother's abdomen.
3. Allowing the mother a chance to rest immediately after delivery.
4. Taking the newborn to the nursery for the initial assessment.
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Explanation: 2. As the baby is placed on the mother's abdomen or chest, she frequently reaches out to touch and stroke her baby. When the newborn is placed in this position, the father or partner also has a very clear, close view and can also reach out to touch the baby.
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