A primiparous woman is in the taking-in stage of psychosocial recovery and adjustment after childbirth.Recognizing the needs of women during this stage,how should the nurse respond?
A) Foster an active role in the baby's care.
B) Provide time for the mother to reflect on the events of her labor and delivery.
C) Recognize the woman's limited attention span by giving her written materials to read when she gets home rather than doing a teaching session while she is in the hospital.
D) Promote maternal independence by encouraging her to meet her own hygiene and comfort needs.

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During this stage,the new mother is excited and talkative.It is important that she be able to fulfill her desire to review her birth experience.During this stage,the new mother still relies upon others to meet her physical needs.Once these are met,she will be more able to take an active role,not only in her own care but also in the care of her newborn,which happens during the taking-hold stage.Short teaching sessions,using written materials to reinforce the content presented,is a more effective approach.The focus of the taking-in or dependency stage is to nurture the new mother by meeting her dependency needs for rest,comfort,hygiene,and nutrition.

A Primiparous Woman Is in the Taking-In Stage of Psychosocial