Which statement by a nursing student preparing to care for a postpartum lesbian mother would indicate the need for further teaching?
1. "I can't let the client know I've never worked with lesbian mothers."
2. "I will have to adjust some of my discharge instruction for this mother."
3. "I don't need to include the partner when I provide care and instruction."
4. "Discharge teaching is exactly the same for lesbian mothers as for all others."
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Explanation: 2. The nurse should be aware that standardized postpartum instructions, particularly those related to intercourse and contraception might need to be individualized and amended.
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