The nurse working with the mother of a newborn who has spina bifida will place the priority on helping the mother with which of the following needs?
a. emotional support for the mother
b. understanding spina bifida completely
c. not changing her mind about breastfeeding
d. explaining this problem to family and friends
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A Correct. Priority should be placed on providing the mother emotional support. Not only is she dealing with grief associated with not having a "normal" baby and the medical, social, and intellectual implications associated with spina bifida, but she is going through the postpartum period. She may be extremely emotional and vulnerable.
B Incorrect. Initially, priority would not be placed on helping the mother understand spina bifida completely. At the time of diagnosis the initial facts are usually overwhelming. The nurse needs to help the mother sort out her feelings first.
C Incorrect. Priority would not be placed on the mother's decision to breastfeed or bottle feed.
D Incorrect. Explaining this problem to family and friends does not address the mother's needs.
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