A nurse is caring for a new mother from Southeast Asia. The nurse is concerned that except for breastfeeding, the mother allows her mother-in-law to provide all other care for the baby. The plan of care and patient teaching for this mother should include
a. assessing the postpartum practices in her country of origin.
b. assuming that the mother-in-law will care for the baby well since she is experienced.
c. completing the teaching outlined for new mothers.
d. asking the mother-in-law not to care for the baby so that the mother learns the care.
ANS: A
A
The information gained will assist the nurse to plan an individualized plan of care, including cultural beliefs.
B
The nurse does not know how long the mother-in-law will care for the baby and what this means for the future.
C
Completing the routine teaching may not be appropriate for this mother.
D
Asking the mother-in-law not to care for the baby may be in opposition to their cultural beliefs.
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