A 38-year-old pregnant client is reluctant to attend prenatal classes because the other participants will be much younger. What should the nurse do to encourage this client's attendance at classes? Select all that apply

Question

1. Support the client's strengths.
2. Find a class with participants that are older.
3. Encourage the client to read prenatal training material online.
4. Nothing, since the client most likely has already researched the birthing process.
5. Prepare a list of reasons for the late pregnancy to use as responses when others ask.

Answer 1

1, 2
Explanation:
1. Even though women who are over age 35 and having their first baby tend to be better educated than other healthcare consumers, it should not be assumed that anticipatory guidance and support are not needed. Instead, support the client's strengths and be sensitive to her individual needs.
2. Older expectant parents often feel uncomfortable in classes in which most of the participants are much younger. Because of this, classes for expectant parents over age 35 are now available in many communities.
3. The client needs support and not just information that can be read over the Internet.
4. The older client may be better informed. However, she still needs support.
5. There is no reason for the client to have a list of excuses for delaying pregnancy.