Couvade is BEST described as the:
a. development of physical symptoms of pregnancy by the expectant father
b. fluid that contains antibodies and is secreted by the breasts prior to breast milk
c. motion of rebound that the floating fetus experiences when pushed upward through the vagina or abdomen
d. soft blowing sound occurring at the same rate as the maternal heart rate when the abdomen of a pregnant mother is auscultated
A
Couvade is the expectant father's development of physical symptoms such as fatigue, depression, headache, backache, and nausea.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a client with frequent dizziness. The nurse is evaluating the client for postural hypotension. Which of the following symptoms would indicate a potential diagnosis?
A) A blood pressure elevation upon rising or activity B) A drop in systolic blood pressure (15 mm Hg) upon rising C) A pulsating headache D) A drop in diastolic blood pressure (25 mm Hg) upon rising
A patient's ocular tumor has necessitated enucleation and the patient will be fitted with a prosthesis. The nurse should address what nursing diagnosis when planning the patient's discharge education?
A) Disturbed body image B) Chronic pain C) Ineffective protection D) Unilateral neglect
Why must nurses examine their attitudes about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) abuse and addiction before working with individuals with this health problem?
a. Working with clients who have addiction problems often puts the nurse at risk for violence. b. The population of persons with drug and alcohol addiction is found in low-income neighborhoods. c. To be therapeutic, a nurse must develop a trusting nonjudgmental relationship with clients. d. Nurses are the primary persons who treat addiction problems.
Student A tells Student B, "You could get good grades if you'd study the way I do. Write down everything that you hear in class and then recopy your notes and underline the important points." What is the likelihood that Student B will be successful?
a. There is about a 33.3% chance the advice will result in success. b. There is a 100% chance the advice will ensure success. c. There is a 100% chance the advice will result in failure. d. There is about a 50% chance the advice will result in success.