As relates to the father's acceptance of the pregnancy and ...

[RODY.ELKHALIL]

As relates 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 because it does not start until after birth.
  c. In the last 2 months of pregnancy, most expectant fathers suddenly get very protective 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

With regard to the initial visit with a client who is beginning prenatal care, nurses should be aware that:
 
  a. The first interview is a relaxed, get-acquainted affair in which nurses gather some general impressions.
  b. If nurses observe handicapping conditions, they should be sensitive and not inquire about them because the client will do that in her own time.
  c. Nurses should be alert to the appearance of potential parenting problems, such as depression or lack of family support.
  d. Because of legal complications, nurses should not ask about illegal drug use; that is left to physicians.

[Ashley I]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A father typically goes through three phases of development to reach acceptance of fatherhood: the announcement phase, the moratorium phase, and the focusing phase. The father-child attachment can be as strong as the mother-child relationship and can also begin during pregnancy. In the last 2 months of pregnancy, many expectant fathers work hard to improve the environment of the home for the child. 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

ANS: C
Besides these potential problems, nurses need to be alert to the woman's attitude toward health care. The initial interview needs to be planned, purposeful, and focused on specific content. A lot of ground must be covered. Nurses must be sensitive to special problems, but they do need to inquire because discovering individual needs is important. People with chronic or handicapping conditions forget to mention them because they have adapted to them. Getting information on drug use is important and can be done confidentially. Actual testing for drug use requires the client's consent.