You are a maternal-newborn nurse caring for a mother who just delivered a baby born with Down syndrome. What nursing diagnosis would be the most essential in caring for the mother of this infant?

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The most essential nursing diagnosis for a mother who just delivered a baby with Down syndrome is "Interrupted family processes" as it addresses the potential challenges and adjustments the family will face in integrating the care and needs of a child with Down syndrome into their family dynamics.

You Are a Maternal-Newborn Nurse Caring for a Mother Who