An Asian American expectant father tells the nurse that he does not view his role during childbirth to be that of a coach. The nurse recognizes that this behavior is most likely a reflection of:
a. Limited interest in the well-being of his wife.
b. Embarrassment.
c. Couvade.
d. Ambivalence regarding the pregnancy.
C
Couvade refers to the culturally determined guidelines for the father to follow during preg-nancy and childbirth.
There is no data in the question that indicates that the father is not interested in his wife.
The father did not express anything that would indicate embarrassment.
There is not indication in the father's statement that he is ambivalent to the pregnancy.
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