Twenty-four hours after a cesarean birth, a client elects to sign herself and her baby out of the hospital. Staff members are unable to contact her primary healthcare provider. The client arrives at the nursery and asks that her infant be given to her to take home. What is the most appropriate nursing action?1. Give the infant to the client and instruct her regarding the infant’s care.2. Explain to the client that she can leave, but her infant must remain in the hospital.3. Emphasize to the client that the infant is a minor and legally must remain until orders are received.4. Tell the client that hospital policy prevents the staff from releasing the infant until ready for discharge.

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Answer:

The most appropriate nursing action is tell the client that hospital policy prevents the staff from releasing the infant until ready for discharge.

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Explanation:

After a cesarean birth a woman should remain at least 3 days in a hospital, which means 72 hours,  so that she can rest, bond with the baby, learn about breastfeeding and baby care. Moreover the doctors need to evaluate the baby's evolution before sending him home.