Which comment by a woman in her first trimester indicates ambivalent feelings?
a. "I wanted to become pregnant, but I'm scared about being a mother."
b. "I haven't felt well since this pregnancy began."
c. "I'm concerned about the amount of weight I've gained."
d. "My body is changing so quickly."
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A Ambivalence refers to conflicting feelings.
B This does not reflect conflicting feelings.
C By expressing concerns over a normal occurrence, the woman is trying to
confirm the pregnancy.
D The woman is trying to confirm the pregnancy when she expresses concerns over
normal pregnancy changes. She is not expressing conflicting feelings.
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