You Are a Nurse Working in an Obstetrical Outpatient Clinic

You are a nurse working in an obstetrical outpatient clinic. A new mother complains of fatigue and then starts to cry loudly. The mother states that she does not want to be alone with her newborn. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A) Suggest she send her guests home so she can rest and have the house to herself.
B) Reassure the mother that this is normal and it will get better.
C) Report the findings to her health-care provider immediately.
D) Use distraction by reminding her how lucky she is to have a healthy baby.