On the first postpartum day, the nurse teaches the client about breastfeeding. Two hours later, the mother seems to remember very little of the teaching. The nurse understands this memory lapse to be related to which of the following?

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The taking-in period is a phase shortly after childbirth where the mother is primarily focused on her own needs and recovery, often leading to difficulty in remembering new information such as breastfeeding techniques. This period is characterized by dependence on others for assistance and a focus on processing the childbirth experience.

On the First Postpartum Day, the Nurse Teaches the Client