A woman arrives at the hospital to deliver her first child. She has no previous history of hospitalization or serious illness
During her stay, the client is highly anxious and demands to be informed of all information documented on her medical record. The client's husband informs the nurse that the client's mother died in the hospital 10 months ago after a brief battle with lung cancer. he most probable reason for the client's current reaction is: a. An obsessive fear of dying
b. Reluctance in becoming a mother
c. Symbolic meaning of the hospital
d. Ambivalence regarding the sick role
C
The client's reaction is due to the symbolic meaning this hospital has for her.
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