General Studies · Developmental Theories
A maternity nurse teaches a new mother about her newborn's psychosocial development using Erikson's theory (Trust vs. Mistrust). What advice should the nurse give the mother to foster a sense of trust?
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- 1Allow the newborn to signal a need before responding✓
- 2Let the infant cry for the first 10 minutes, then attend to them
- 3Allow the infant to cry initially and provide attention only after crying subsides
- 4Be proactive in anticipating and meeting every need of the newborn before they signal
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Allow the newborn to signal a need before responding
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