Should a postpartum complication such as hemorrhage occur, the nursing staff will spring into action to ensure that patient safety needs are met
This level of activity is very reassuring to both the new mother and her family members as they can see that the patient is receiving the best care. Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
On the contrary, the unusual activity of the hospital staff may make the mother and her
family very anxious. Keeping the family informed is one of the most effective ways of
reducing unnecessary anxiety. A comment such as, "I know that all of this activity must be
frightening. She is bleeding a little more than we would like, and we are doing several
things at once" would be very helpful.
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