In providing support to a new mother who must return to full-time employment 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery, the nurse should:
a. Allow her to freely express her positive and negative feelings.
b. Reassure her that she'll get used to leaving her baby.
c. Discuss child care arrangements with her.
d. Allow her to solve the problem on her own.
A
Allowing the client to express feelings will provide positive support in her process of mater-nal adjustment.
This blocks communication and belittles the client's feelings.
This is an important step in anticipatory guidance, but is not the best way to offer support.
She should be instrumental in solving the problem; however, allowing her time to express her feelings and talk the problem over will assist her in making this decision.
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