A father of a newborn tells the nurse, "I may not know everything about being a dad, but I'm going to do the best I can for my son." The nurse interprets this as indicating the father is in which stage of adaptation?

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The father's statement reflects the "Transition to mastery" stage of adaptation, where he acknowledges his limitations but is committed to improving and doing his best for his child. This stage is characterized by increasing confidence and competence in the parenting role.

A Father of a Newborn Tells the Nurse, "I May