When doing a prenatal assessment of parenting, which comment by a woman would the nurse recognize as needing further investigation?
1. "I have so much to learn about taking care of a baby. I've bought a couple of books already."
2. "When will I be able to feel my baby move?"
3. "I work and have an active social life; I don't see how a baby will change it all that much."
4. "We've already told our parents we're expecting, and our friends and the people at work, too."
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Rationale 1: Wanting to learn about fetal movement and baby care is expected, as is announcing the pregnancy to family and friends.
Rationale 2: Wanting to learn about fetal movement and baby care is expected, as is announcing the pregnancy to family and friends.
Rationale 3: A newborn requires a great deal of time and care; not anticipating how a baby will change one's life indicates a lack of understanding and knowledge, and presents risk factors for ineffective parenting and postpartum depression.
Rationale 4: Announcing the pregnancy to family and friends is expected.
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