The mother of a 7-month-old infant newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is rooming in with her infant. She is breastfeeding and provides all the care except for the medication administration. What should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Ensuring that the mother has time away from the infant
b. Making sure the mother is providing all of the infant's care
c. Determining whether other family members can provide the necessary care so the mother can rest
d. Contacting the social worker because of the mother's interference with the nursing care
ANS: A
The mother needs sufficient rest and nutrition so she can be effective as a caregiver. While the infant is hospitalized, the care is the responsibility of the nursing staff. The mother should be made comfortable with the care the staff provides in her absence. The mother has a right to provide care for the infant. The nursing staff and the mother should agree on the care division.
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