The prenatal clinic nurse visits with a 32-year-old man. His partner is pregnant with her first child and is now at 12 weeks of gestation. The man states that he has been experiencing nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and weight gain
Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A.
Ask the woman's health-care provider to prescribe the man anti-nausea medication.
B.
Assess for cancer risk factors, as weight gain and vomiting are unusual together.
C.
Encourage the man to make an appointment with his primary health-care provider.
D.
Explain that these symptoms are normal and often seen in men with pregnant partners.
ANS: D
Couvade syndrome is when a male partner experiences the same maternal signs and symptoms as the woman. The nurse should reassure the man that this is an often-occurring finding. The nurse would not need to encourage the man to make an appointment with his health-care provider unless the symptoms became severe. The woman's primary health-care provider does not need to prescribe anti-emetics, nor does the nurse need to assess the man further for cancer risk factors.
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