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A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who delivered her second baby 3 days ago.
The client says, “I feel sad that my older child will not get as much attention from me as before.” The nurse recognizes that the client is in which phase of maternal role attainment?
Dependent is the first phase of maternal role attainment, when the mother is focused on her own needs and recovery after childbirth. She relies on others for support and guidance.
Dependent-independent is the second phase of maternal role attainment, when the mother begins to take charge of her own care and learns how to care for the baby. She seeks information and validation from health professionals and experienced mothers.
Interdependent. According to Mercer’s theory of maternal role attainment, the interdependent phase is when the mother redefines her relationship with her older child and integrates the new baby into the family. She also reestablishes her role in society and resumes her pre-pregnancy activities.
Independent is the fourth and final phase of maternal role attainment, when the mother has a strong sense of identity and competence in her maternal role. She develops her own style of mothering and feels confident and comfortable with her baby.
The correct answer is choice C. Interdependent. According to Mercer’s theory of maternal role attainment, the interdependent phase is when the mother redefines her relationship with her older child and integrates the new baby into the family. She also reestablishes her role in society and resumes her pre-pregnancy activities.
Choice A is wrong because dependent is the first phase of maternal role attainment, when the mother is focused on her own needs and recovery after childbirth. She relies on others for support and guidance.
Choice B is wrong because dependent-independent is the second phase of maternal role attainment, when the mother begins to take charge of her own care and learns how to care for the baby. She seeks information and validation from health professionals and experienced mothers.
Choice D is wrong because independent is the fourth and final phase of maternal role attainment, when the mother has a strong sense of identity and competence in her maternal role. She develops her own style of mothering and feels confident and comfortable with her baby.