A nurse is observing a postpartum woman and her partner interact with their newborn. The nurse determines that the parents are developing parental attachment with their newborn when they demonstrate which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A) Frequently ask for the newborn to be taken from the room
B) Identify common features between themselves and the newborn
C) Refer to the newborn as having a monkey-face
D) Make direct eye contact with the newborn
E) Refrain from checking out the newborn's features
B, D
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Positive behaviors that indicate attachment include identifying common features and making direct eye contact with the newborn. Asking for the newborn to be taken out of the room, referring to the newborn as having a monkey-face and refraining from checking out the newborn's features are negative attachment behaviors.
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