A client at 30 weeks' gestation is tearful at the time of her follow-up visit. She tells the prenatal clinic nurse that she is excited to finally become a mother and that she has been thinking about what kind of parent she will be
However, she is upset because her mother has told her that she does not want to be a grandmother because she does not feel old enough. Meanwhile, the client's husband has said that the pregnancy does not feel real to him yet and that he will become excited when the baby is actually here. What is the most likely explanation for what is happening within this family? 1. Family members are adjusting to the role change at their own pace.
2. Her mother is rejecting the role of grandparent and will not help out.
3. Her husband will not attach with this child and will not be a good father.
4. The client is not progressing through the developmental tasks of pregnancy.
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Explanation:
1. This is a true statement. When the other family members are at different stages of adjustment to the pregnancy, conflict can ensue.
2. Adaptation to the role of grandparent is another life task that takes time. Younger grandparents often have busy and full lives and view grandparenthood as a time for elderly people who are retired and slowed down. The family will form a view of grandparenthood within this family, in a way that works for them.
3. The husband's statement is quite common. Partners often feel that a pregnancy is not real to them because they are not experiencing any of the physical changes associated with pregnancy.
4. This is a false statement. The client is at the stage of seeking acceptance of this child by others, which first will be her partner and other family members.
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