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After Giving Birth to a Preterm Infant Who Is Being

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After giving birth to a preterm infant who is being cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) ,an adolescent client says,"My baby doesn't seem real because she's in the hospital and I'm at home." What can the nurse do to promote parent-infant attachment?


A) Limit visits to the intensive care unit so as not to disrupt care of the baby needs.
B) Explain that once the baby is discharged to home, she will have evidence that the baby is real.
C) Have the mother visit when the baby is asleep or resting.
D) Provide a picture of the infant including a footprint and current weight and length.

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