The Mother of a Client Who Is 14 Weeks Pregnant

question 11

Multiple Choice

The mother of a client who is 14 weeks pregnant is uncertain about how to be a good grandmother to this baby due to working full time and being so busy. How should the nurse respond in this situation?

• A) "How do you envision your role as grandmother?"
• B) "Don't worry. You'll be a wonderful grandmother. It will all work out fine."
• C) "As long as there is another grandmother available, you do not have to worry."
• D) "Grandmothers are supposed to be available. You should retire from your job."

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Definitions:

Slips of the Tongue

Unintentional errors in speech where the speaker says something other than what they intended, often revealing underlying thoughts or conflicts.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities well below the level of conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Slips of the Tongue

Unintentional errors in speech where words are misused, often revealing unconscious thoughts or feelings.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into a five-level pyramid, with physiological needs at the bottom and self-actualization at the top.