During an interview the nurse asks the partner of a woman in the second trimester of pregnancy what changes they have noticed during the pregnancy. Which answer would indicate a typical response to pregnancy?

Question

1. "She daydreams about what kind of parent she is going to be."
2. "I have not noticed anything. I just found out she is pregnant."
3. "She has been having dreams at night about misplacing the baby."
4. "She has been more tense and anxious than usual, and she is not sleeping well."

Answer 1

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Explanation:
1. The second trimester usually brings increased introspection and consideration of how she will parent.
2. In the first trimester, pregnant women usually tell their partners of the pregnancy, explore their relationship with their mother, and think about their own role as a mother.
3. The needs of the newborn typically are not considered until the third trimester, at which time dreams of misplacing the baby or being unable to get to the baby also may be common.
4. During the third trimester, the woman typically experiences more anxiety and tension, as well as increased discomfort and insomnia.