As the couple and their families begin to confront the pain of ...

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As the couple and their families begin to confront the pain of their loss, many normal manifestations of grief may be present. Which of the following would indicate an emotional response to the loss?
 
  1. Lack of meaning or direction
  2. Preoccupation
  3. Flat affect
  4. Dreams of the deceased

Question 2

The 20-year-old client at ten weeks' gestation is preparing for her first prenatal visit. She confides, This pregnancy was unplanned. I'm not sure if I want to be pregnant or not. I haven't even told my boyfriend I'm pregnant.
 
  And I haven't decided if I'm going to continue the pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make next? A. It's really unusual for a pregnant woman to feel this way early in the pregnancy.
   B. These thoughts are because your mother died when you were four years old.
   C. You should go to a pregnancy support group to be a good mother.
   D. It's common to feel ambiguous about pregnancy in the first trimester.

[Mollythedog]

Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation: 3. Flat affect would be an emotional response to loss.

Answer to Question 2

D

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