The clinic nurse visits with Wayne, a 32-year-old man whose partner is pregnant for the first time and is at 12 weeks. Wayne describes nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and weight gain. His symptoms are best described as:
a. Influenza
b. Couvade syndrome
c. Acid reflux
d. Cholelithiasis
ANS: b
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a. This cluster of symptoms is indicative of couvade syndrome, the experience of maternal signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
b. In preparation for parenthood, the male partner moves through a series of developmental tasks. During the first trimester, the father begins to deal with the reality of the pregnancy and may worry about financial strain and his ability to be a good father. Feelings of confusion and guilt often surface with the recognition that he is not as excited about the pregnancy as his partner, and couvade syndrome, the experience of maternal signs and symptoms, may develop.
c. This cluster of symptoms is indicative of couvade syndrome, the experience of maternal signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
d. This cluster of symptoms is indicative of couvade syndrome, the experience of maternal signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
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