Factors affecting maternal role attainment
Factors affecting maternal role attainment ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is evaluating the parental-infant bonding of a couple who have a newborn.
Which of the following behaviors by the parents indicates optimal bonding? (Select all that apply.)
Indicate optimal bonding because they show that the parents are attentive, affectionate and communicative with their baby.
Indicate optimal bonding because they show that the parents are attentive, affectionate and communicative with their baby.
Indicate optimal bonding because they show that the parents are attentive, affectionate and communicative with their baby.
Because expressing concern about the baby’s weight and appearance may indicate anxiety, insecurity or dissatisfaction with the baby.
Because allowing other family members to feed and change the baby may indicate detachment, indifference or resentment towards the baby.
The correct answer is choices A, B and C. These behaviors indicate optimal bonding because they show that the parents are attentive, affectionate and communicative with their baby.
They also demonstrate that the parents recognize the baby as a unique individual with needs and preferences.
Choice D is wrong because expressing concern about the baby’s weight and appearance may indicate anxiety, insecurity or dissatisfaction with the baby.
These feelings may interfere with bonding and attachment.
Choice E is wrong because allowing other family members to feed and change the baby may indicate detachment, indifference or resentment towards the baby.
These feelings may also hinder bonding and attachment.
The normal range for newborn weight is 2.5 to 4 kg (5.5 to 8.8 lb) and for newborn length is 45 to 55 cm (18 to 22 in).