The Partner of a Client at 16 Weeks' Gestation Accompanies

question 37

Multiple Choice

The partner of a client at 16 weeks' gestation accompanies her to the clinic. The partner tells the nurse that the baby just doesn't seem real to him, and he is having a hard time relating to his partner's fatigue and food aversions. Which statement would be best for the nurse to make?

• A) "If you would concentrate harder, you'd be aware of the reality of this pregnancy."
• B) "My husband had no problem with this. What was your childhood like?"
• C) "You might need professional psychological counseling. Ask your physician."
• D) "Many men feel this way. Feeling the baby move in a few weeks will help make it real to you."

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Definitions:

Win-Lose Situations

Scenarios where one party's gain results directly from another's loss.

Lose-Lose Situations

Scenarios in which all parties involved suffer a negative outcome or fail to achieve their objectives, often resulting from poor negotiation or conflict resolution.

Attending Skills

Essential communication skills in counseling and therapy that include listening, observing, and showing empathy to clients.

Warmth

The quality of conveying kindness, friendliness, and genuine care in interpersonal interactions.