The teenage mother's behavior seemed consistent with a fantasy that the newborn was rather like a doll who would love her forever. Which of the following would be the most appropriate nursing intervention? (Select all that apply.)
a. Enrolling the mother in a foster grandmother program
b. Demonstrating that screaming will help calm the newborn
c. Providing the mother a set of "how to be a parent" books
d. Inviting the mother to join a support group with other teenage mothers
e. Planning nursing assessment visits every 3 months during the first year
f. Explaining appropriate maternal behaviors before hospital discharge
ANS: A, D, E
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