An Asian-American expectant father tells the nurse that he seems to be gaining weight, just like his wife. The nurse recognizes that this behavior is most likely a reflection of which?
a. Couvade
b. Embarrassment
c. Ambivalence regarding the pregnancy
d. Limited interest in the well-being of his wife
ANS: A
Couvade is when expectant fathers sometimes experience physical symptoms similar to those of pregnant women, such as loss of appetite, nausea, headache, fatigue, and weight gain. The father did not express anything that would indicate embarrassment. There is no indication in the father's statement that he is ambivalent to the pregnancy. There is no data in the question that indicates that the father is not interested in his wife.
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