Author Question: A young man accompanies his wife to her regular visit. He tells the nurse that for some reason he ... (Read 27 times)

cookcarl · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A young man accompanies his wife to her regular visit. He tells the nurse that for some reason he feels like he is the one who is pregnant. The nurse recognizes that a male can experience couvade.

What are the possible signs and symptoms that he may be experiencing? (Select all that apply.) a. Hysteria d. Mood changes
b. Weight gain e. Abdominal pain
c. Nausea and vomiting f. Food craving

Question 2

During phase 3 of the menstrual cycle, what event causes the onset of menses?

a. Increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
b. Decrease in progesterone and estrogen
c. Increase in progesterone and estrogen
d. Decrease in estrogen only

aprice35067 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E, F
The custom of taking on symptoms of pregnancy and childbirth by the man is called couvade. The symptoms may appear around the third month or at delivery and may include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, weight gain, food cravings, fatigue, and mood swings. There are many different theories that identify possible reasons for this condition; these include sympathy and identification with the pregnant woman, being left out, feeling guilty about putting the woman in this condition, or the stress of living in such an unpredictable situation.

Answer to Question 2

B
If implantation, fertilization, or pregnancy does not occur, estrogen and progesterone levels drop, resulting in menses. Increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) occurs in phase 2 and is responsible for ovulation. Estrogen levels rise during the second phase and progesterone levels increase following the surge of LH during phase 3 in preparation for implantation of the fertilized egg.