A woman is 3 months pregnant. At her prenatal visit, she tells the nurse that she doesn't know what is happening; one minute she is happy that she is pregnant, and the next minute she cries for no reason
Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate? 1. "Don't worry about it; you'll feel better in a month or so.".
2. "Have you talked to your husband about how you feel?"
3. "Perhaps you really don't want to be pregnant.".
4. "Hormone changes during pregnancy commonly result in mood swings.".
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1. Incorrect. This statement dismisses the client's concerns and is not the most appropriate response.
2. Incorrect. Although women should be encouraged to share their feelings, this is not the most appropriate response and does not provide a rationale to the client regarding the psy-chosocial dynamics of her pregnancy.
3. Incorrect. This response is completely inappropriate and deleterious to the psychologic well-being of the woman. Hormonal and metabolic adaptation offer cause mood swings in pregnancy. The woman's response is normal. She should be reassured about her feelings.
4. Correct. This is an accurate statement and the most appropriate response by the nurse.
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