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The nurse enters the room of a patient who just gave birth 2 days ago to a healthy newborn. The nurse asks her what her newborn's name is and she shrugs and says, 'I haven't thought about a name yet.' What priority is the nurse most concerned about with this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Parent-to-newborn attachment may be a concern. The nurse is most concerned about the lack of bonding or attachment between the mother and her newborn, as indicated by the mother not having thought about a name yet. This lack of interest or engagement with the newborn could potentially impact the mother's ability to form a healthy attachment, which is crucial for the newborn's well-being. The nurse should prioritize assessing and supporting the mother in developing a bond with her baby.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect:
A: The patient not naming the newborn does not indicate she has not transitioned from the fourth stage of labor.
C: There is no evidence to suggest that the mother may be contemplating suicide based solely on her not naming the newborn.
D: Different cultural practices do not seem to be the primary concern in this scenario compared to the potential lack of parent-to-newborn attachment.