The Nurse Is Conducting an Interview with a Woman Who

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting an interview with a woman who has recently learned that she is pregnant and has come to the clinic today to begin prenatal care.The woman states that she and her husband are excited about the pregnancy but have a few questions.She looks nervously at her hands during the interview and sighs loudly.Considering the concept of communication, which statement does the nurse know to be most accurate? The woman is:

• A)Excited about her pregnancy but nervous about the labour
• B)Exhibiting verbal and nonverbal behaviours that do not match
• C)Excited about her pregnancy, but her husband is not and this is upsetting to her
• D)Not excited about her pregnancy but believes the nurse will respond to her negatively if she states this

Describe components that influence the body's metabolism.

Understand the stages of prenatal development including germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages.

Recognize the critical periods for prenatal development and the impacts of environmental factors.

Identify the importance and function of major structures such as the placenta in prenatal development.

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