The partner of a pregnant client at 16 weeks' gestation accompanies her to the clinic. The partner tells you that the baby just does not 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. "Many men feel this way. Feeling the baby move will help make it real."
2. "My husband had no problem with this. What was your childhood like?"
3. "You might need professional psychologic counseling. Ask your physician."
4. "If you would concentrate harder, you would be aware of the reality of this pregnancy."
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Explanation:
1. Kicking and ultrasound visualization are concrete evidence of the baby's existence and often are turning points in acceptance for partners.
2. The ambivalence and disbelief occur across all socioeconomic groups, in both partners who were fathered well and those who grew up without a father.
3. This reaction is not indicative of psychologic pathology.
4. Ambivalence is common among partners, especially prior to either seeing the baby on ultrasound or feeling the baby kick and move.
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