The nurse is concerned that a new mother is going to have difficulty caring for her newborn once the baby is discharged from the neonatal intensive care unit. What client behaviors are consistent with nonadaptive responses? Select all that apply.

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Refusing to touch the infant, grimacing when holding the infant, expressing fear of taking the infant home, and blaming others for the infant's health problems are all nonadaptive responses that may indicate difficulty caring for the newborn. Asking staff questions about the infant's care is a normal and adaptive response, showing an interest in learning and providing appropriate care for the infant.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a New Mother Is Going