A client at 12 weeks' gestation with her first child tells the nurse that she is concerned that her husband does not want the baby because he has a renewed interest in playing tennis and visiting with college friends after work
When responding to the client, which should the nurse take into consideration?
A) This is a normal reaction by fathers that is seen in the second trimester of pregnancy.
B) This is a normal reaction by fathers that is seen in the third trimester of pregnancy.
C) This is a normal reaction by fathers that is seen in the first trimester of pregnancy.
D) This is an atypical reaction of the father to pregnancy that should be further examined.
Answer: C
Pregnancy produces psychological changes in the mother and father of the child. A reaction seen in the father during the first trimester of pregnancy is a renewed interest in hobbies or activities outside of the family and is usually a sign of stress. This behavior is not seen in the second or third trimesters and is not an atypical reaction that should be further examined.
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