A woman who is 4 months pregnant states that she has not told her husband that she is pregnant because he is upset enough over having lost his job a few months ago. Which of the following questions would the nurse want to ask the woman?
a. How much does she know about pregnancy and childbirth?
b. How does her husband react to stress?
c. Is she concerned that her husband will possibly hurt her when he finds out?
d. What are her plans for obtaining financial resources for the family?
ANS: C
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