Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is observing an adolescent client who is offering her newborn a bottle while he is lying in the bassinet. The mother states, 'No, the baby is too tired to be held.'Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Demonstrating how to hold the newborn respects the mother's concerns while promoting safe feeding and bonding, allowing practice to build confidence. Taking the baby to the nursery, insisting on holding, or pushing breastfeeding disregards her preferences and may undermine trust.