Nursing interventions focus on monitoring the woman and fetus for growth and development; detecting
potential complications; and teaching P.M. about nutrition, how to deal with common discomforts of
pregnancy, and activities of self-care.
A psychological assessment is done to determine P.M.'s feelings and attitudes regarding her
pregnancy. How do attitudes, beliefs, and feelings affect pregnancy?
Cultural and religious preferences might influence how she takes care of herself, how she views
the pregnancy, how her partner responds to her and the pregnancy, and the importance of infant
gender.
The following responses are normal unless the manifestations are extreme in either direction.
Often they are related to hormonal influences on the body.
• Ambivalence: mixed feelings even if the pregnancy was planned
• Acceptance of the pregnancy
• Introversion: the woman focuses on herself, dreams about the baby
• Mood swings
• Negative feelings about changes in body image
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a. inflation. b. capitation. c. fee-for-service. d. gross domestic product.
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