Question

a support worker is caring for a new birth parent who has postpartum psychosis. which intervention would be in place as part of the client’s care? ch:41 the client must not be left alone with the infant. provide encouragement for the client to take a shower. take the birth parent’s vital signs. ensure that the birth parent and infant have time alone together. question 6 2 pts when holding a baby, a support worker should do which of the following? ch:41 practise proper hand hygiene after handling the baby. wear a bib to protect yourself if the baby spits up. hold the baby away from your body. use both hands.

Explanation:

For the first question, postpartum psychosis can cause severe mental - state disturbances, and leaving the client alone with the infant can pose a risk to the infant's safety. For the second question, proper hand hygiene is crucial to prevent the spread of germs to and from the baby.

Answer:

First question: The client must not be left alone with the infant.
Second question: Practise proper hand hygiene after handling the baby.