The partner of a client at 16 weeks' gestation accompanies her to the clinic. The partner tells the nurse that the baby just doesn't seem real to him, and he is having a hard time relating to his partner's fatigue and food aversions
Which statement would be best for the nurse to make? 1. "If you would concentrate harder, you'd be aware of the reality of this pregnancy."
2. "My husband had no problem with this. What was your childhood like?"
3. "You might need professional psychological counseling. Ask your physician."
4. "Many men feel this way. Feeling the baby move in a few weeks will help make it real to you."
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Explanation: 4. Initially, expectant fathers may have ambivalent feelings.The extent of ambivalence depends on many factors, including the father's relationship with his partner, his previous experience with pregnancy, his age, his economic stability, and whether the pregnancy was planned. The expectant father must first deal with the reality of the pregnancy and then struggle to gain recognition as a parent from his partner, family, friends, coworkers, society–and from his baby as well.
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