Question

The nursing instructor is reviewing the plan of care for a postpartum client with a student. The instructor asks the nursing student about the taking-in phase according to Rubin's phases of regeneration and the client behaviors that are most likely to occur during this phase. Which responses made by the student indicate an understanding of this phase?
A. "The client would be independent."
B. "The client initiates activities on her own."
C. "The client participates in mothering tasks."
D. "The client is self-focused and talks to others about labor."

Answer 1

Answer:

D.The client is self-focused and talks to others about labor."

Explanation:

Rubin has identified three phases of regeneration during the postpartum period. They include:

1. The taking-in phase

2.Taking-hold phase

3.Letting-go phase.

The taking-in phase occurs in the first 3 days postpartum, During the taking-in phase, the new mother(client)is trying to integrate her labor and birth experience. She tends to need sleep and feels tired, talks about labor, and is self-focused and dependent.

Taking-hold phase:

The taking-hold phase occurs between days 3 to 10 days postpartum.In the taking-hold phase, the client is more active, independent, initiates activities, and partakes in mothering tasks.

Letting-go phase:

In the letting-go phase, the mother may grieve over the separation of the baby from part of her body.