After giving birth to a preterm infant who is being cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), an adolescent client says, "My baby doesn't seem real because she's in the hospital and I'm at home." What can the nurse do to promote pare
A) Limit visits to the intensive care unit so as not to disrupt care of the baby needs.
B) Explain that once the baby is discharged to home, she will have evidence that the baby is real.
C) Have the mother visit when the baby is asleep or resting.
D) Provide a picture of the infant including a footprint and current weight and length.
Answer: D
Nurses need to take measures to promote positive parental feelings toward the preterm infant. One way to do this would be to provide the mother with a picture of the infant including a footprint and current weight and length. This promotes bonding. The mother needs to begin bonding with the infant now, not wait until the baby is discharged to home. Visits to the intensive care unit should be encouraged and supported. The mother should try to visit with the infant when the baby is awake to encourage interaction.
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