Which third-trimester client would the nurse suspect might be having difficulty with psychological adjustments to her pregnancy?
1. A woman who says, "Either a boy or a girl will be fine with me"
2. A woman who puts her feet up and listens to some music for 15 minutes when she is feeling too stressed
3. A woman who was a smoker but who has quit at least for the duration of her pregnancy
4. A woman who has not investigated the kind of clothing or feeding methods the baby will need
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Explanation: 4. By the third trimester, the client should be planning and preparing for the baby (for example, living arrangements, clothing, feeding methods).
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