During the first several postpartum weeks, the new mother must accomplish certain physical and developmental tasks, including which of the following?
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During the first several postpartum weeks, a new mother must adapt to the changes in her family structure and lifestyle due to the addition of a new member (B), work on restoring her physical condition after childbirth (D), and develop competence in caring for and meeting the needs of her infant (E). Establishing a therapeutic relationship with her physician (A) is important but not a developmental task for the mother herself, and restoring her intellectual abilities (C) implies that these were diminished during pregnancy, which is not a recognized postpartum task.

During the First Several Postpartum Weeks, the New Mother Must