A nurse is caring for several postpartum patients. Which patient is demonstrating a problem attaching to her newborn?

1. The patient who is discussing how the baby looks like her father
2. The patient who is singing softly to her baby
3. The patient who continues to touch her baby with only her fingertips
4. The patient who picks her baby up when the baby cries


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Rationale 1: Pointing out family traits or characteristics in the newborn is a positive sign of developing early attachment.
Rationale 2: Speaking or singing to the baby frequently and affectionately is a positive sign of developing early attachment.
Rationale 3: During the attachment process, the patient should proceed from fingertip touch to palmar contact to enfolding the infant close to her own body. If the patient continues to touch with only her fingertips, she might not be developing adequate early attachment.
Rationale 4: Being sensitive to the newborn's needs is a positive sign of developing early attachment.

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