A mother brings her 3-month-old baby to the clinic for a well-baby check. She appears exhausted and when the nurse questions her, the mother explains that she feels that she is the only person who can look after and care for her infant properly,
so all of her time is devoted to this task. The nurse should document which of the following?
A.
Difficulty with letting-go, as evidenced by excluding her partner from infant care
B.
Poor bonding, as evidenced by resentment toward the baby and fatigue
C.
Personal neglect, as evidenced by exhaustion and by not taking care of herself
D.
Time management problems, as evidenced by needing the entire day to care for the baby
ANS: A
During the letting-go stage, the mother begins to see the baby as separate from herself. The mother should be able to leave the baby with a sitter, make time for herself, and reconnect with her partner. Overprotective mothers have difficulty with this stage due to trouble accepting help and excluding others, especially the partner. There is no evidence that this mother is resentful, is neglecting all of her personal needs, or has time management problems.
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