The nurse is concerned that a pregnant patient is not adjusting emotionally to being pregnant. Which statement indicates that the patient may need additional counseling?
A) "I cannot wait to lose all of this excess weight.".
B) "I need to get right back to work after delivery.".
C) "My mother has been so helpful during this time.".
D) "My dad has already purchased toys for the baby!"
B
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The statement that the patient needs to get back to work after delivery could indicate that the patient feels the pregnancy is robbing her of financial stability or ruin chances of a promotion. Desiring to lose weight after pregnancy does not indicate that the patient is not adjusting emotionally to being pregnant. The statements about parental support do not indicate that the patient is not adjusting emotionally to being pregnant.
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