A father expresses to the nurse that he does not want to be present for the birth of his child. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Tell him most fathers are present for the birth and are pleased with the experience.
b. Ask him why he does not want to be there for his wife and child.
c. Tell him it is his choice.
d. Explore his concerns and support his decision.
D
Collecting more data in this situation may afford the nurse the opportunity for clarification of false information that affected the father's decision. However, it remains his decision, and the nurse's responsibility is to respect and support his decision. Telling the father that most fathers are present for the birth and pleased with the experience could encourage guilt feelings in the father. Asking the father why promotes a block to therapeutic communication. Telling him it is his choice would not be the best response.
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