According to Rubin, the mother-to-be needs to accept the pregnancy and incorporate it into her own reality and __________. This process is known as "__________."
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: self-concept; binding in
The mother-to-be needs to accept the pregnancy and incorporate it into her own reality and self-concept. This process is known as "binding in." Acceptance of the child is critical to a successful adjustment to the pregnancy. Acceptance must come from the expectant woman as well as from others.
You might also like to view...
The main difference between adult and adolescent depression is that depressed adults lose interest whereas depressed teens tend to
1. act out. 2. drop out. 3. flip out. 4. cry continually.
The nurse is utilizing Dorothea Orem's nursing model when planning client care. In this model, the role of the nurse is to:
a. influence the client's development in achieving an optimal level of self-care. b. promote the client's adaptive behaviors by manipulating stimuli. c. identify and help the individual respond to stressors. d. help clients develop patterns of living that accommodate environmental changes.
A patient complains to the nurse that since taking a medication he has suffered from excessively dry mouth. What term should the nurse use to document this complaint?
a. Exophthalmos b. Anosomia c. Insomnia d. Xerostomia
A nurse is reviewing a patient's laboratory findings prior to medication administration. The most recent serum lithium level is 2.2 mEq/L and was drawn yesterday. The patient takes 300 mg of lithium carbonate 4 times a day
Which of the following is the nurse's most appropriate action? a. Administer the drug as prescribed. b. Recognize that the dose is subtherapeutic. c. Administer half of the dose. d. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber.