To provide support and encouragement to the new mother, the nurse should:
a. Recount how she solved her own problems.
b. Praise the mother's early attempts at infant care.
c. Correct the new mother at every opportunity.
d. Explain to the new mother that everything will be fine.
B
Positive reinforcement of the mother's attempt to provide care to the newborn will promote a healthy self-concept.
The mother needs to learn how to solve problems on her own. Each person may use different techniques that work for that person.
This would be discouraging to a new mother. She needs encouragement.
This is blocking communication and further teaching.
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