The spouse accompanies a pregnant client to a prenatal visit. Which question should the nurse use to determine the amount of anticipatory guidance the spouse will need?
1. "What kind of work do you do?"
2. "How moody has your wife been lately?"
3. "What furniture have you gotten for the baby?"
4. "How are you feeling about becoming a father?"
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Explanation:
1. Asking about vocation does not help determine the amount of anticipatory guidance the spouse will need.
2. Asking about the client's mood does not help determine the amount of anticipatory guidance the spouse will need.
3. Buying furniture does not help determine the amount of anticipatory guidance the spouse will need.
4. Anticipatory guidance of the expectant father is a necessary part of any plan of care. He may need information on a variety of topics about the pregnancy, and the best question to learn the spouse's needs is to ask about his feelings about becoming a father.
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