On the first postpartum day, the nurse teaches a client about breastfeeding. Two hours later, the mother seems to remember very little of the teaching. What should the nurse identify as the reason for the client's memory lapse?

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The taking-in phase is a period of time after giving birth during which the new mother is focused on her own needs, such as resting and processing the birth experience. During this phase, the mother may have difficulty retaining new information or focusing on external events. This is likely the reason for the mother's memory lapse regarding the breastfeeding teaching.

On the First Postpartum Day, the Nurse Teaches a Client