A patient tells the nurse that she is worried because her partner does not seem interested in the pregnancy. Which response by the nurse would be the most appropriate?
a. "Your partner probably did not want a child."
b. "Your partner will go through stages of adjustment to fatherhood."
c. "It would be a good idea for you to see a counselor as soon as possible."
d. "If he doesn't show more interest by the second trimester, he won't be able to bond with the baby."
ANS: B
Although the major focus of pregnancy is the mother and baby, the partner also travels through stages of adjustment to fatherhood. Cultural values influence the role of the father, so the nurse should not assume that a father is not interested if he takes a less active role during the pregnancy and birth process.
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