Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client 12 hr postpartum, in dependent, taking-in phaseA nurse is collecting data from a client who is 12 hr postpartum. The nurse recognizes the client is in the dependent, taking-in phase of maternal postpartum adjustment. Which of the following is an expected finding during this period?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
In the taking-in phase, mothers often express excitement and focus on their labor experience, being passive and dependent. Appetite is typically increased, learning newborn care comes later in the taking-hold phase, and family focus occurs in the letting-go phase.