Which activity is part of nursing responsibilities?

• A. Scheduling vacations
• B. Observing attachment behaviors
• C. Administering medications without orders
• D. Ignoring feeding cues

Answer: (B)

Observing attachment behaviors is part of nursing responsibilities because nurses assess how the newborn interacts with caregivers to support healthy bonding and development. These attachment cues—such as seeking proximity, calming with a caregiver, tracking the caregiver with the eyes, and showing comfort when held—help the nurse gauge whether the infant is forming secure attachments and whether the family’s needs and education are being met. This observation informs care planning, discharge teaching, and referrals to support family-centered care.

Scheduling vacations and administering medications without orders are not appropriate nursing actions in the clinical sense: scheduling is administrative, and medications require proper orders and safety checks. Ignoring feeding cues would be neglectful, as recognizing feeding cues is essential to ensure adequate intake and growth.