Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1163 of 2368
Which phrase should the nurse use when talking with a client who is considering adoption?
- Giving up the baby
- Giving the baby away
- Abandoning the baby
- Making an adoption plan
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Correct answer: Making an adoption plan
Words matter. Phrases like making an adoption plan avoid implying the client is carelessly giving the baby away.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: Adoption. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026