RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2015 of 2368

A client on the first day after birth keeps retelling the birth story and depends on the nurse for help. Which nursing action best supports this phase?

  1. Give detailed teaching about infant care now, since the client is so focused
  2. Discourage talking about the birth to avoid distress and keep the client calm
  3. Encourage talking about feelings and assist with newborn care while giving praise
  4. Expect the client to provide all newborn care alone to build independence
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Correct answer: Encourage talking about feelings and assist with newborn care while giving praise

In the taking-in phase the client focuses on the birth and needs help. The nurse listens and assists while encouraging independence with positive reinforcement.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Postpartum Care: Attachment Theories. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026