Which of the Following Should the Nurse Know to Assist

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should the nurse know to assist in understanding and guiding a woman through her acceptance of pregnancy?

• A) Nonacceptance of the pregnancy very often equates to rejection of the child.
• B) Mood swings most likely are the result of a changed lifestyle as well as profound hormonal changes.
• C) Ambivalent feelings usually are seen only in emotionally immature or very young mothers.
• D) Conflicts such as not wanting to be pregnant or childrearing and career-related decisions will resolve themselves naturally after birth.

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Definitions:

Reconstructive Process

The way memory is modified during recall, influenced by current knowledge, experiences, and expectations, rather than being a perfect replay of events.

Biased By Schemas

Involves shaping perceptions or understandings based on pre-existing cognitive frameworks, which can lead to skewed interpretations.

Ease Of Retrieval

The degree to which information can be easily and quickly accessed from memory, often influencing judgments and decisions.

Mood-Congruent Memory

The phenomenon where individuals are more likely to recall memories that are congruent with their current mood, affecting how memories are encoded, stored, and retrieved.