A pregnant client comes into the medical clinic stating that her family and friends are telling her that she is always talking about the pregnancy and nothing else. She is concerned that something is wrong with her
What psychological behavior is she exhibiting?
a. Antepartum obsession
b. Ambivalence
c. Uncertainty
d. Introversion
ANS: D
The client is exhibiting behaviors associated with introversion and/or narcissism. These are normal findings during pregnancy as long as they do not become obsessive to the exclusion of everything else. The client is talking about the pregnancy but there is no evidence that it is affecting her perception of reality and/or ability to perform ADLs. It is normal for pregnant women to focus on the self as being of prime importance in their life initially during the pregnancy. Some women may feel ambivalent about their pregnancy, which is a normal reaction. However, this client's behavior does not support this finding. Some women react with uncertainty at the news of being pregnant, which is a normal reaction. However, this client's behavior does not support this finding.
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