The community nurse is working with a client whose only child is eight months old. Which statement does the nurse expect the mother to make?
1. "I have a lot more time to myself than I thought I would have."
2. "My confidence level in my parenting is higher than I anticipated."
3. "I am constantly tired. I feel like I could sleep for a week."
4. "My baby likes everyone, and never fusses when she's held by a stranger."
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Rationale 1: Most women have difficulty finding time for themselves.
Rationale 2: Feelings of incompetence at parenting are also common.
Rationale 3: Fatigue is a common issue with new mothers due to the demands of nighttime care.
Rationale 4: . At eight months, infants develop stranger anxiety, and will cry when held by people other than the parents.
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