After the delivery of a healthy baby, a 17-year-old is admitted to the postpartum unit. What is most appropriate to include in the woman's discharge plan?
a. Provide time for the woman to bathe her baby after she views a baby bath demonstration.
b. Give the woman written information on bathing her baby.
c. Tell the woman how to feed and bathe her baby.
d. Advise her that all women instinctively know how to care for their babies.
ANS: A
The adolescent may have inadequate coping skills to manage the transition to parenthood and parenting responsibilities. Encouragement, support, instruction, and an opportunity to practice self-care and care of the newborn should be provided. Verbal and written instructions may be appropriate but are no substitute for actual practice.
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