The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of prenatal education provided to the spouse of a pregnant client. Which observations indicate that this education was effective? Select all that apply
1. Client is relaxed.
2. Client and spouse are arguing.
3. Spouse is looking forward to the birth.
4. Spouse expresses fear of being a father.
5. Client is following prenatal recommendations.
1, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Research indicates that increased focus on the father's needs during prenatal care improves the mother's stress levels.
2. Arguing could indicate that the spouse is not transitioning to fatherhood and will affect the client's stress levels.
3. Research indicates that increased focus on the father's needs during prenatal care aids his transition to fatherhood.
4. Fear of being a father indicates that prenatal education was not effective in helping the spouse transition to fatherhood.
5. Research indicates that increased focus on the father's needs during prenatal care improves the mother's prenatal health behavior.
You might also like to view...
The nurse can assess which of the following findings upon evaluation of the critically ill patient's chest x-ray?
A) soft tissues B) bony structures C) contour of the diaphragm D) all of the above
Which of the following substances carry cholesterol to the liver to process for excretion?
1. Chylomicrons 2. High-density lipoproteins 3. Low-density lipoproteins 4. Very low-density lipoproteins
Why would a nurse be concerned when a community has relatively closed, rigid boundaries?
a. The community does not have an identity. b. The community is probably resistant to change. c. The nurse will not be able to share community resources. d. The nurse may have limited access to the community.
The nurse is reviewing care provided to a client. Which behavior indicates that the nurse is using critical thinking?
1. Administers prescribed medications 2. Studies the results of diagnostic tests 3. Individually analyzes client problems 4. Documents responses to care provided