The community nurse is working with a client whose only child is 8 months old. Which statement does the nurse expect the mother to make?
1. "I have a lot more time to myself than I thought I would have."
2. "My confidence level in my parenting is higher than I anticipated."
3. "I am constantly tired. I feel like I could sleep for a week."
4. "My baby likes everyone, and never fusses when she's held by a stranger."
3
Explanation: 3. Physical fatigue often affects adjustments and functions of the new mother. The nurse can also provide information about the fatigue that a new mother experiences, strategies to promote rest and sleep at home, and the impact fatigue can have on a woman's emotions and sense of control.
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