The nurse is preparing to receive a newly delivered patient. The patient is a young single mother who is relinquishing custody of her newborn through an open adoption. What action is most important?

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As the patient is relinquishing custody through an open adoption, it is important to ask for her preferences regarding contact with the baby and feeding. It is not appropriate to avoid the topic of the baby, as it is likely to be a significant issue for the patient. Assigning the patient to a different floor or preparing for a quick discharge may not be appropriate or necessary at this time.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Receive a Newly Delivered Patient