The nurse recognizes that new parents may be ready to learn about their newborn after the birth. What understanding leads the nurse to this conclusion?

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The motivation to learn often results from a life-changing event, such as childbirth or illness. The RN who recognizes the significance of the event can seize the opportunity to explore the patient's motivation to learn. The baby is not being discharged until the parents have training is untrue. That the nurses on the mother-baby division do a better job of teaching baby care is irrelevant. That the parents have no choice at this point is an opinion.

The Nurse Recognizes That New Parents May Be Ready to Learn