A patient is being dismissed after giving birth and having a hematoma drained in the operating room.What action by the patient best indicates to the nurse that outcomes for the diagnosis of risk for altered attachment have been met?

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Patients are at risk for altered attachment when complications interfere with normal postpartum recovery.The best indication of resolution of this nursing diagnosis is the mother demonstrating care and concern for the baby by actively participating in the baby's care.Having resources to help with baby care is important,but does not demonstrate a lack of altered attachment.Making eye contact is a positive assessment finding,but is not as good of an indicator as actively caring for the baby.

A Patient Is Being Dismissed After Giving Birth and Having