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

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This mother likely will experience a disruption in the family process related to the birth of a baby with an inherited disorder.Women commonly experience body image disturbances in the postpartum period,but this is unrelated to giving birth to a child with Down syndrome.The mother likely will have a mix of emotions that may include anxiety,guilt,and denial,but this is not the most essential nursing diagnosis for this family.Risk for injury is not an applicable nursing diagnosis.

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