With Regard to a Woman's Reordering of Personal Relationships During

question 35

Multiple Choice

With regard to a woman's reordering of personal relationships during pregnancy,the maternity nurse should understand that:

• A) because of the special motherhood bond, a woman's relationship with her mother is even more important than with the father of the child.
• B) nurses need not get involved in any sexual issues the couple has during pregnancy, particularly if they have trouble communicating them to each other.
• C) women usually express two major relationship needs during pregnancy: feeling loved and valued and having the child accepted by the father.
• D) the woman's sexual desire is likely to be highest in the first trimester because of the excitement and because intercourse is physically easier.