The nurse is performing a home visit to the parents of a newborn. The nurse witnesses the father's direct eye contact with the infant and shows affection. The nurse should document this finding as
The nurse is performing a home visit to the parents of a newborn. The nurse witnesses the father's direct eye contact with the infant and shows affection. The nurse should document this finding as
A. binding-in.
[60%]
B. engrossment.
[33%]
C. entrainment.
[5%]
D. detachment.
[2%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Maternal & Newborn Health
Lesson
Newborn
Client Need
Test Plan
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Related Topic
Ante/Intra/Postpartum and Newborn Care
Item Type
Item Type
Analysis
Explanation
Choice B is correct. Engrossment refers to the intense emotional bonding and attachment that occurs between a parent, typically the father, and a newborn shortly after birth. This bonding is characterized by behaviors such as direct eye contact, showing affection, and an intense focus on the newborn's appearance and actions.
Choice A is incorrect. Binding-in (also known as claiming) is a standard psychosocial process where the mother links the newborn's facial features to other family members.
Choice C is incorrect. Entrainment refers to the rhythmic synchronization of behaviors, such as the infant's movements and sounds, with those of the caregiver. While entrainment is a component of parent-infant interaction, it does not specifically describe the father's emotional bonding and attachment observed by the nurse.
Choice D is incorrect. Detachment is unexpected and occurs when the bonding process fails and either the infant or parent has no bond with the other.
Additional Info
✓ Engrossment is a positive finding in the initial bonding phase between the infant and the father.
✓ Engrossment is reinforced when the infant awakens and responds to the father's voice.
✓ Cultural beliefs and practices regarding parental roles and infant care may influence the expression and experience of engrossment. Nurses should be sensitive to cultural diversity and individual preferences when supporting parents in bonding with their newborns.
