With regard to the father's acceptance of the pregnancy and ...

[nautica902]

With regard to the father's acceptance of the pregnancy and preparation for childbirth, the maternity nurse should know that:
 
  a. The father goes through three phases of acceptance of his own.
  b. The father's attachment to the fetus cannot be as strong as that of the mother be-cause it does not start until after birth.
  c. In the last 2 months of pregnancy, most expectant fathers suddenly get very pro-tective of their established lifestyle and resist making changes to the home.
  d. Typically men remain ambivalent about fatherhood right up to the birth of their child.

Question 2

The recommended diet for pregnancy differs from the recommended diet for lactation, because
 
  a. Lactating women require more calories and protein.
  b. Pregnant women need more calcium.
  c. Lactating women require fewer vitamins.
  d. Pregnant women require more iron and protein.

[canderson530]

Answer to Question 1

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A A father typically goes through three phases of acceptance: accepting the bi-ologic fact, adjusting to the reality, and focusing on his role.
B The father-child attachment can be as strong as the mother-child relationship and can also begin during pregnancy.
C In the last 2 months of pregnancy, many expectant fathers work hard to improve the environment of the home for the child.
D Typically the expectant father's ambivalence ends by the first trimester, and he progresses to adjusting to the reality of the situation and then to focusing on his role.

Answer to Question 2

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A The lactating woman needs 200 calories and 5 g of protein more than the pregnant
woman.
B Calcium needs are the same for pregnancy and lactation.
C Vitamin needs are higher during pregnancy and lactation.
D Protein requirements are higher during lactation.

[nautica902]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kswal303]

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