The perinatal nurse caring for Emily, a 24-year-old mother of an infant born at 26 weeks' gestation, is providing discharge teaching
Emily is going to travel to the specialty center approximately 200 miles away where her daughter is receiving care. The nurse tells Emily that it is normal for Emily to feel (select all that apply):
a. In control
b. Anxious
c. Guilty
d. Overwhelmed
ANS: b, c, d
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a. Parents usually feel out of control.
b. Correct answer.
c. Correct answer.
d. Correct answer.
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