Which Third-Trimester Client Would the Nurse Suspect Might Be Having

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which third-trimester client would the nurse suspect might be having difficulty with psychological adjustments to her pregnancy?

• A) A woman who says, "Either a boy or a girl will be fine with me"
• B) A woman who puts her feet up and listens to some music for 15 minutes when she is feeling too stressed
• C) A woman who was a smoker but who has quit at least for the duration of her pregnancy
• D) A woman who has not investigated the kind of clothing or feeding methods the baby will need

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Definitions:

Emotional Abuse

A form of abuse characterized by the use of words, actions, and other methods to control, intimidate, or inflict emotional harm on another person.

Child Care

The supervision and care of children, typically performed by someone other than the child's parents.

Family Violence

Any form of abuse, violence, or neglect that occurs within a family.