The nurse is working with an adolescent parent. The adolescent tells the nurse, "I'm really scared that I won't take care of my baby correctly. My mother says I'll probably hurt the baby because I'm too young to be a mother
" The best response by the nurse is: 1. "You are very young, and parenting will be a challenge for you."
2. "Your mother was probably right. Be very careful with your baby."
3. "Mothers have instincts that kick in when they get their babies home."
4. "We can give the baby's bath together. I'll help you learn how to do it."
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Rationale:
1. Although this statement is true, it does not teach the client anything, or increase her confidence in being able to care for her infant.
2. This statement is very judgmental, and does not teach the client anything, or increase her confidence in being able to care for her infant.
3. Maternal instincts might indeed exist, but this client has expressed a specific fear about being a safe mother. It is best to work with her to teach her skills and increase her confidence.
4. This response is best because it both teaches the new mother skills she does not have and increases her confidence.
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