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Psychosocial Integrity II

An infant has been diagnosed with acute chalasia. During the nursing history, the mother tells the nurse, “I am concerned that I am somehow causing my infant to vomit after feeding her.” Considering this statement, which concern should the nurse identify for the mother?

ExplanationThe infant is vomiting because of a physiological problem that is not caused by the mother. The misconception that the mother is responsible for the problem is an unrealistic expectation of self and may result in the mother having a decreased perception of her ability to adequately parent the child. The nurse should assist the mother with understanding that she is not responsible for the child’s condition. There are no data in the question to support that the mother is experiencing denial that chalasia is a physiological defect. There are insufficient data to support that the mother lacks understanding on feeding techniques for a child with chalasia. The mother ’s statement does not reflect symptoms of anxiety regarding the child’s hospitalization. The mother states a concern regarding her own behavior.