Answer to Question 1
Answer: B
When it is known that the fetus is not as expected, the mother and family will grieve the loss of the perfect baby that they imagined in order to come to accept what is the reality. The work of grief for the loss of the normal infant encompasses the same process as grieving for a death and cannot be accomplished in a few days. The family, hopefully, will accept the upcoming child upon completion of the grieving process. The mother could opt for a therapeutic abortion, but the priority goal is beginning the work of grief.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: A
The nurse who observes the client in casual wear, holding the baby while rocking in a chair, should determine that treatment for postpartum depression has been effective because these are signs the client is improving. The other choices would indicate disinterest in child care and care of the home. The client who is sleeping while the spouse is making dinner and watching the baby would indicate treatment has not been effective at all.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
Fetus inside the womb
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...
Amniocentesis