What should the nurse be aware of with regard to the adaptation of other family members,mainly siblings and grandparents,to the newborn?
A) Sibling rivalry cannot be dismissed as overblown psychobabble;negative feelings and behaviours can take a long time to blow over.
B) Participation in preparation classes helps both siblings and grandparents.
C) In Canada,paternal and maternal grandparents consider themselves of equal importance and status.
D) There is a decrease in the number of grandparents providing permanent care to their grandchildren over the last 10 years.

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Preparing older siblings and grandparents helps everyone to adapt.Sibling rivalry should be expected initially,but the negative behaviours associated with it have been overemphasized and stop in a comparatively short time.In Canada,in contrast to other cultures,paternal grandparents frequently consider themselves secondary to maternal grandparents.The number of grandparents providing permanent child care has been rising.

What Should the Nurse Be Aware of with Regard to the Adaptation