Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a vaginal birth 12 hours ago. The nurse recognizes the client is in the dependent, taking-in phase of maternal postpartum adjustment.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect during this phase?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Expressions of excitement are typical in the taking-in phase, where mothers process the birth experience, unlike learning skills, appetite changes, or family focus, which occur later.