Telling the woman what she needs to know to care for herself and her newborn officially begins:
1. at the time of admission to the nurse's unit.
2. when the infant is presented to the mother at birth.
3. during the first visit with the doctor in the unit.
4. when the take-home information packet is given to the couple.
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1. Correct. Discharge planning, the teaching of maternal and newborn care, begins at the wom-an's admission to the unit, continues throughout her stay, and actually never ends as long as she has contact with medical personnel.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. Discharge planning, the teaching of maternal and newborn care, begins at the woman's admission to the unit, continues throughout her stay, and actually never ends as long as she has contact with medical personnel.
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