A Couple Is Trying to Cope with an Infertility Problem

question 13

Multiple Choice

A couple is trying to cope with an infertility problem.They want to know what they can do to preserve their emotional equilibrium.What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Tell your friends and family so that they can help you."
• B) "Talk only to other friends who are infertile, because only they can help."
• C) "Get involved with a support group. I'll give you some names."
• D) "You might start thinking about adoption to end this roller coaster of emotion."

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