A maternal-newborn nurse is caring for a mother who just delivered a baby born with Down syndrome.What nursing diagnosis is the 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.Family disruption is common,and the strain of having a child with a serious birth defect may lead to divorce.Siblings may feel neglected because the child with a disorder requires more of their parents' time and attention.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 applicable.

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