Exam 8: Psychosocial Adaptations to Pregnancy

An expectant client asks the nurse about the behavior of "mimicry." Which is an example of mimicry that the nurse should relate to the client?

The nurse reveals to the patient that the over-the-counter test is verified and that she is pregnant. The patient confides to the nurse, "We have wanted to be pregnant for some time. These last few days I have been questioning our decision. I am feeling really bad right now." What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse is assessing a client in her 37th week of pregnancy for the psychological responses commonly experienced as birth nears. Which psychological responses should the nurse expect to asses? (Select all that apply.)

An Asian-American expectant father tells the nurse that he seems to be gaining weight, just like his wife. The nurse recognizes that this behavior is most likely a reflection of which?

Which comment made by a client in her first trimester indicates ambivalent feelings?

An expectant couple asks the nurse about intercourse during pregnancy and whether it is safe for the baby. What should the nurse tell the couple?

While teaching an Asian client about prenatal care, the nurse notes that the client refuses to make eye contact. Which is the most likely cause?

What is the term for the step in maternal role attainment that relates to the woman giving up certain aspects of her previous life?

Which of the following would be considered to be a system barrier to the birth of prenatal care?

A Vietnamese client who speaks little English is admitted to the labor and birth unit in early labor. The nurse plans to use an interpreter during an initial assessment. Which should the nurse plan to implement with regard to using an interpreter? (Select all that apply.)

A pregnant client comes into the medical clinic stating that her family and friends are telling her that she is always talking about the pregnancy and nothing else. She is concerned that something is wrong with her. What psychological behavior is she exhibiting?

A client who is 7 months pregnant states, "I'm worried that something will happen to my baby." Which is the nurse's best response?

During the course of the pregnancy, the client states that she feels a deep connection with her unborn child. This behavior illustrates the maternal task acquisition of:

A pregnant client relates a story of how her boyfriend is feeling her aches and pains associated with her pregnancy. She is concerned that her boyfriend is making fun of her concerns. How would you respond to this client statement?

Margaret, a 36-year-old divorcee with a successful modeling career, finds out that her 18-year-old married daughter is expecting her first child. Which is a major factor in determining how Margaret will respond to becoming a grandmother?

Which comment made by a new mother exhibits understanding of her toddler's response to a new sibling?

An expectant client in her third trimester reports that she developed a strong tie to her baby from the beginning and now is really in tune to her baby's temperament. The nurse interprets this as the development of which maternal task of pregnancy?

The nurse in labor and birth is caring for a Muslim client during the active phase of labor. The nurse notes that the client quickly draws away when touched. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

In some Middle Eastern and African cultures, female genital mutilation is a prerequisite for marriage. Women who now live in North America need care from nurses who are knowledgeable about the procedure and comfortable with the abnormal appearance of their genitalia. When caring for this client, the nurse can formulate a diagnosis with the understanding that the client may be at risk for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Which client may require more help and understanding when integrating the newborn into the family?