Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client in her first trimester of pregnancyA nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who is in her first trimester of pregnancy. The client tells the nurse that she is upset because, although she and her husband planned this pregnancy, she has been having many doubts and second thoughts about the upcoming changes in her life. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Ambivalent feelings are normal in early pregnancy due to hormonal and life changes; this response validates the client's emotions.