The teenage mother admitted to the nurse that sometimes she was sorry she had the baby. All the teenage mother wanted was to be able to sleep all night. What might the nurse do to be helpful to the new mother? Select all that apply
A. Ask the grandmother if she could take the baby for a few nights so the teenager could catch up on her sleep.
B. Assure the mother that her feelings were normal and that no one likes being exhausted.
C. Call Children's Protective Services, since this mother is at high risk for child abuse.
D. Explain normal newborn growth and development, including when the baby might sleep through the night.
E. Suggest home schooling for now so the teenager can sleep when the baby sleeps and not have to attend school during regular hours.
F. Suggest it is not too late to give the baby up for adoption.
ANS: B, D
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