The nurse enters a postpartum patient's room and finds the father staring at the newborn in the bassinet with a contemplative look on his face.How should the nurse interpret this behavior?

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The father's contemplative look suggests that he is bonding with the newborn. New fathers often experience complex emotions and may need time to process their new roles as caregivers. It is important for the nurse to offer support and encouragement for father-infant bonding. Choices A, B, and C are not supported by the information given and may unnecessarily alarm the nurse or create an unhelpful or negative dynamic with the family.

The Nurse Enters a Postpartum Patient's Room and Finds the Father