RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2016 of 2368

Which observation of a new parent should lead the nurse to notify the provider and consult social services?

  1. The parent holds the newborn face to face and talks softly.
  2. The parent explores the newborn's fingers and toes.
  3. The parent looks at the newborn for long periods.
  4. The parent makes little eye contact and avoids holding the newborn.
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Correct answer: The parent makes little eye contact and avoids holding the newborn.

Little eye contact, avoiding holding the baby, and lack of joy may signal poor bonding and attachment.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026