At a Local Hospital, Postpartum Care Policy Requires That Nurses

Multiple Choice

At a local hospital, postpartum care policy requires that nurses observe the mother to assess her ability to care for the new baby and to promote bonding. A new immigrant mother says that, in her country, all infant care is provided by family members so that the mother can rest and recover. In her home country, it is believed that if the mother does not recover sufficiently, she will be unable to provide the best care. What actions will the culturally competent nurse take?

A) Allow family members to provide care to the baby and assess the mother's knowledge of child care through discussion.
B) Explain the importance of bonding and how all good mothers gladly assume these responsibilities.
C) Explain that the process of postpartum recovery does not require this much rest, but does require that she provide infant care.
D) Explain that the mother must abide by hospital policy because documentation of this ability is required for discharge.