The partner of a pregnant client comes to the clinic with her. He ...

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The partner of a pregnant client comes to the clinic with her. He complains to the nurse that he is experiencing different physical changes.
 
  The nurse determines he is experiencing couvade when he describes which symptoms? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fatigue
  2. Increased appetite
  3. Headache
  4. Backache
  5. High anxiety level

Question 2

A young adolescent is transferred to the labor and delivery unit from the emergency department. The client is in active labor, but did not know she was pregnant. What is the most important nursing action?
 
  1. Determine who might be the father of the baby for paternity testing.
  2. Ask the client what kind of birthing experience she would like to have.
  3. Assess blood pressure and check for proteinuria.
  4. Obtain a Social Services referral to discuss adoption.

[Jossy]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Couvade is demonstrated by increased fatigue in the partner.
2. Couvade is demonstrated by an increased appetite in the partner.
3. Couvade is demonstrated by the partner's having headaches.
4. Couvade is demonstrated by the partner's experiencing backache.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. Preeclampsia is more common among adolescents than in young adults, and is potentially life-threatening to both mother and fetus. This assessment is the highest priority.