An Adolescent Client at 34 Weeks' Gestation States to the Nurse

question 51

Multiple Choice

An adolescent client at 34 weeks' gestation states to the nurse, "I am stressed out about becoming a mother. I hope that I can get back to my normal day to day activities after the baby is born, like hanging out with friends and studying." If the nurse wants to assess whether the client is performing normal developmental tasks for this stage of pregnancy, which question by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A)"Are your friends excited about the baby coming and planning a shower for you?"
• B)"Are you prepared to delay some of your own needs and desires for your baby?"
• C)"Do you miss going out with your friends on the weekends?"
• D)"Have you been able to get enough rest while keeping up with your studies?"

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