A woman is in her fourth month of pregnancy and is in the clinic ...

[sjones]

A woman is in her fourth month of pregnancy and is in the clinic for a scheduled visit. She confides to the nurse that her husband seems detached and is no longer interested in hearing about the pregnancy. Which action by the nurse is best?
 
  A.
  Explain that paternal reactions vary widely.
  B.
  Offer a referral to a marriage counselor.
  C.
  Reassure the woman that this behavior changes after the birth.
  D.
  Tell her that men are usually jealous of the baby.

Question 2

A woman is in her second trimester of pregnancy. Which behaviors by the woman's family or friends would best indicate to the nurse that they are accepting the unborn child?
 
  A.
  An older sibling is talking about my baby brother or sister.
  B.
  Close friends throw a baby shower for the expectant mother.
  C.
  Immediate family members express delight over the pregnancy.
  D.
  The parents state that no matter what the gender, they will love the baby.

[yuyiding]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Men's reactions to pregnancy and impending childbirth vary widely, from alienation to nurturing to dominance. The nurse should provide guidance by explaining the different paternal responses. A referral to a marriage counselor may or may not be needed. Simply reassuring the woman that this behavior will go away is not accurate or helpful. Stating that men are usually jealous is stereotypical and inaccurate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Accepting the unborn child is critical to adjusting successfully to the pregnancy. For this woman in her second trimester, having immediate family members begin relating to the unborn child is consistent with their place in the family. A sibling talking about being a big sister or big brother to the new baby is an example. In the first trimester friends and family need to accept the pregnancy and unborn child. In the third trimester, the woman must develop unconditional acceptance of the child.

[sjones]

TYSM

[EAN94]

Excellent