The nurse is caring for a patient from a patriarchal culture who has just experienced fetal demise at 30 weeks. The reason for the demise is not readily apparent. Being culturally sensitive, the nurse knows that:
1. The patient will feel that she is a failure at reproduction.
2. The patient will have no feeling toward the fetus.
3. The husband will be very supportive of his wife.
4. The father will not be allowed to see the baby.
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Rationale 1: A woman from a patriarchal culture is likely to feel she is a failure. The nurse needs to reassure her that the fetal demise is not her fault.
Rationale 2: The patient will have the same feelings as other mothers would.
Rationale 3: The husband is more likely to leave the care and comforting of the mother to female relatives.
Rationale 4: Both parents can see the baby as they wish.
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