In follow-up appointments or visits with parents and their new baby,it is useful if the nurse can identify infant behaviors that can either facilitate or inhibit attachment.What is an inhibiting behavior?
A) The infant cries only when hungry or wet.
B) The infant's activity is somewhat predictable.
C) The infant clings to the parents.
D) The infant seeks attention from any adult in the room.

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An inhibiting behavior is when the infant seeks attention from any adult in the room instead of primarily seeking attachment with their parents. This can hinder the development of a strong parent-infant bond, which is crucial for healthy social, emotional, and cognitive development.

In Follow-Up Appointments or Visits with Parents and Their New