A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a pregnant woman ...

[bobthebuilder]

A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a pregnant woman who has another child. Which information should the nurse plan to include? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  School-age: can fully grasp the reality of the pregnancy
  B.
  School-age: too young to attend sibling classes
  C.
  Teen: may feel resentment and embarrassment
  D.
  Toddler: may be excited to play with the new baby
  E.
  Toddler: may regress in behavior

Question 2

In providing anticipatory guidance to a couple expecting their first child, which tasks and activities does the nurse discuss with the parents? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Honing communication and listening skills
  B.
  Learning to cope with a lack of sexual activity
  C.
  Negotiating household roles and daily tasks
  D.
  Reorganizing the house for a new member
  E.
  Reviewing patterns of money management

[lorealeza77]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, E
Toddlers typically inhabit their own little world in which they are the center. They may react with indifference and also may regress in their behavior. School-age children may be interested, but they are unable to fully grasp the situation. Sibling preparation classes are a good way to involve and educate them. The teenager may feel resentment or be embarrassed that his or her parents are sexual beings.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
According to Duvall, members of the expectant family have many tasks to do as they set about preparing for the birth of their child. Some of these include negotiating household roles, reorganizing the home, reviewing (and possibly changing) patterns of money management, adapting the sexual relationship to the physical changes of pregnancy, and reorienting roles with family and friends. As emotional responses can be unpredictable, good communication skills are vital.