The 20-Year-Old Client at 10 Weeks' Gestation Is Preparing for Her

question 9

Multiple Choice

The 20-year-old client at 10 weeks' gestation is preparing for her first prenatal visit.She confides: "This pregnancy was unplanned.I'm not sure if I want to be pregnant or not.I haven't even told my boyfriend I'm pregnant.And I haven't decided if I'm going to continue the pregnancy." Which of the following statements should the nurse make next?

• A)"It's really unusual for a pregnant woman to feel this way early in the pregnancy."
• B)"These thoughts are because your mother died when you were 4 years old."
• C)"You should go to a pregnancy support group to be a good mother."
• D)"It's common to feel ambivalent about pregnancy in the first trimester."

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Definitions:

Retinal Cells

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that are responsible for converting light into neuronal signals.

Wavelength

The length between one wave crest and the following one, specifically referring to sound waves or electromagnetic waves.

Reddish

Having a color or tint that is somewhat red; appears slightly red.

Greenish

Slightly green in color or having a tint of green.