Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is assessing a postpartum woman.Which behavior would the nurse interpret as an indication that the woman is entering the taking-hold phase of the postpartum period?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A because doing perineal care independently indicates the woman is transitioning to the taking-hold phase, characterized by taking on self-care tasks. Choice B focuses on emotional processing, not self-care tasks. Choice C implies pain tolerance, not independence. Choice D suggests bonding, not self-care.