A New Mother Is Preparing for Discharge from the Birthing

Multiple Choice

A new mother is preparing for discharge from the birthing center and relays to the nurse her concerns about how she will handle the baby's episodes of crying. What is the nurse's best response?

A) "I hear your concern. Is there someone in the household who cannot tolerate hearing a baby cry?"
B) "It is okay to just let the baby cry from time to time. You don't want to risk spoiling the baby too soon."
C) "Infants only cry when they are hungry or if they have gas. If you don't eat any gas-producing food, your baby will cry less."
D) "Crying is the way your baby communicates with you. It is important for you to meet your baby's needs consistently and promptly."