CH 05

Chapter 5: The Psycho-Social-Cultural Aspects of the Antepartum Period
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. The nurse at a prenatal clinic is aware of the important tasks that each expectant mother will need
to address. When an expectant mother states, “I will give up everything I have to make sure this
baby is safe and well-cared for,” which task is the mother addressing?
1. Expressing an attachment to the child
2. Ensuring safe birth for mother and child
3. Stating a willingness to give of oneself
4. Ensuring social acceptance of the child
____ 2. The nurse is providing prenatal care for a patient who is pregnant with a second child. Which
understanding about complexity of a second pregnancy does the nurse use to assist the patient with
the acceptance of this pregnancy?
1. Point out that the financial obligation is always less with a second child.
2. Make suggestions of how the first child will be a “helper” with the new baby.
3. Recommend career decisions needed because of additional parenting tasks.
4. Offer strategies for working out a new relationship with the first child.
____ 3. The nurse works in a prenatal clinic and interacts with multiple patients from various
socioeconomic backgrounds. Which patient does the nurse assess most carefully for a mental
health issue?
1. A woman who chooses single parenthood
2. A military veteran who was deployed twice
3. The pregnant partner of a lesbian relationship
4. The mother who is multigestational with triplets
____ 4. The nurse is providing care in a school clinic established for the care of adolescent mothers. When
assessing a patient who is 11 years of age and pregnant, which deduction regarding the patient’s
psychosocial development will the nurse recognize?
1. The adolescent is self-centered and oriented toward the present.
2. At this age, pregnancy is likely a result of attachment to a first love.
3. Moving into the mothering role will be nearly impossible at this age.
4. The role of the grandmother will be as the baby’s primary caretaker.
____ 5. The nurse is providing care for a patient who is 42 years of age and in the first trimester of her
pregnancy. For which possible complication will the nurse closely monitor the patient and fetus?
1. Elevated blood pressure and proteinuria
2. Indications of maladaptation to pregnancy
3. Alterations in fetal chromosomal studies
4. Subtle indicators of menopause occurring
____ 6. A patient in the second trimester of pregnancy seems distressed. With encouragement, the patient
states, “I have been totally avoiding physical contact with my husband to avoid prompting any
sexual activity.” Which statement by the nurse is the best response?
1. “Nonsexual expressions of affection are important for both of you.”
2. “Be honest and tell your husband the reason you are avoiding him.”
3. “You need to agree to sex in order to prevent infidelity from occurring.”
4. “Sex during pregnancy is a healthy and normal display of affection.”
____ 7. A couple announces to their parents that the couple is pregnant. One expectant grandmother says,
“Grandchildren will call me by my first name. I am not ready to be a grandmother.” Which
feelings are being expressed by the grandmother?
1. The pregnancy presents undeniable evidence the grandmother is growing older.
2. The grandmother has specific wishes about how she is to be addressed as a person.
3. The grandmother is most likely teasing and actually feels overwhelming delight.
4. The grandmother has never thought of herself in this role and will adapt with time.
____ 8. A mother has a child who is 4 years of age, and she is expecting another child. The mother
expresses concern to the nurse about how the older sibling will receive the newborn. Which
intervention shared by the mother does the nurse discourage?
1. “I plan to let him hear the baby’s heartbeat at the next prenatal visit.”
2. “I think that I will just bring the new baby home as a surprise.”
3. “I have enrolled him in a sibling preparation class at the hospital.”
4. “I let him pick out a gift for the baby, and have one for him from the baby.”
____ 9. A pregnant patient and her spouse live in the same home as the spouse’s family who is not
supportive of the pregnancy. The patient feels the family is ruining the happiness about the
pregnancy. Which is the most important determination for the nurse to make?
1. What the potential for improving the current support network is
2. Who will provide the patient the greatest amount of support
3. Whether the couple’s finances support moving into a separate location
4. If threatened or actual abuse from household members occur toward the patient
____ 10. A couple is planning for the birth of their first child and is discussing the difference between a
physician and a midwife. Which information presented by the couple does the nurse validate as
being true?
1. Midwives are commonly self-taught without formal training.
2. Physicians provide care for both low- and high-risk patients.
3. Midwives primarily deliver babies in the home setting.
4. Physicians rely on the use of technological procedures for birth.
____ 11. The nurse is counseling a couple in the third trimester of pregnancy and recommends the couple
attend childbirth education classes. For which reason is the nurse least likely to recommend the
classes?
1. The classes will affirm the normalcy of birth.
2. The techniques will enable a medication-free delivery.
3. The classes acknowledge a woman’s ability to inherently give birth.
4. The classes explore ways to find strength and comfort during labor.
____ 12. The labor and delivery nursing staff is conducting research to determine the benefits of childbirth
education (CBE). Which finding does evidence-based practice support?
1. Women who participated in CBE and/or had a birth plan had higher odds of a
vaginal delivery.
2. Women who are considered to be at high risk had fewer complications if CBE or a
birth plan was used.
3. Women of color, younger in age, and who are multipara respond best to CBE
and/or a birth plan.
4. Women with a previous cesarean delivery are more likely to have a vaginal
delivery after CBE.
Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
____ 13. The nurse notes that a patient in the third trimester of pregnancy feels unable to “mother” her
unborn child. Which information about the patient helps the nurse identify the sources of the
patient’s ambivalence? Select all that apply.
1. The patient is estranged from her mother.
2. The patient asks about classes for baby care.
3. The patient expresses a loss of independence.
4. The patient’s partner is excited about a baby.
5. The patient expresses disgust about body changes.
____ 14. A pregnant patient tells the nurse that her spouse has been diagnosed with Couvade syndrome.
Which manifestations does the nurse suspect the spouse is experiencing? Select all that apply.
1. Nausea from unidentifiable causes
2. Physical rejection of sexual advances
3. Significant recent weight gain
4. Unexplainable abdominal pains
5. Self-imposed social isolation
____ 15. The nurse is encouraging cultural sensitivity among the nonmedical personnel in a prenatal clinic.
Which type of family does the nurse identify as including children? Select all that apply.
1. Nuclear family
2. Extended family
3. Cohabitating family
4. Dyad family
5. Blended family
____ 16. A patient is experiencing pregnancy complications. Which factors will affect the client’s ability to
manage this situation? Select all that apply.
1. Current health status
2. Perceived threat to self or fetus
3. Previously used coping skills
4. Existence of a support network
5. Implemented nursing interventions
____ 17. The nurse works in a prenatal clinic located in a multicultural city. It is important for the nurse to
recognize which cultural beliefs as prescriptive? Select all that apply.
1. The mother will aid the baby’s circulation by remaining active during pregnancy.
2. The satisfaction of pregnancy cravings will prevent birthmarks on the baby.
3. The mother invites harm to the fetus during the night by sleeping on her back.
4. A safety pin attached to an undergarment will prevent fetal facial deformities.
5. Drinking too much tea will stimulate the fetus and cause a premature birth.
____ 18. The nurse works in a prenatal clinic that serves a multicultural population. The nurse is culturally
aware, and so, which behaviors by a patient are expected due to common restrictive beliefs? Select
all that apply.
1. A pregnant woman denies sexual intercourse during her third trimester.
2. A pregnant woman allows a clinic staff member to take a photo of her.
3. A pregnant woman reaches to an overhead shelf to collect her belongings.
4. A pregnant woman avoids sitting in front of a fan or air conditioner.
5. A pregnant woman refuses to watch a televised eclipse of the moon.
____ 19. A couple informs the nurse they have decided to make arrangements for a home birth. Which
criteria will the nurse share with the couple regarding a safe home birth? Select all that apply.
1. The couple must be trained on how to be in control of the birth.
2. The pregnant woman must be in good health with a normal pregnancy.
3. The birthing home must be within a 1-hour drive of a hospital.
4. Adequate medical supplies and resuscitation equipment is available.
5. The birthing room needs to be sterile prior to labor and delivery.
Completion
Complete each statement.
20. The more prepared a pregnant woman feels for the birth of her baby will lower her anxiety and
fear. The behavior is referred to as ____________________.
Chapter 5: The Psycho-Social-Cultural Aspects of the Antepartum Period
Answer Section
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. ANS: 3
Chapter: Chapter 5 The Psycho-Social-Cultural Aspects of the Antepartum Period
Chapter Learning Objective: 1. Describe expected emotional changes of the pregnant woman and
appropriate nursing responses to these changes.
Page: 102
Heading: Maternal Adaptation to Pregnancy > Maternal Tasks of Pregnancy
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Analysis [Analyzing]
Concept: Family
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. Attaching or “binding-in” to the child is the development of
maternal-fetal attachment. The mother’s statement does not address attachment.
2 This is incorrect. Ensuring a safe passage for herself and her child involves the
mother’s knowledge and care-seeking behaviors to ensure that both she and the
newborn emerge from pregnancy healthy. The mother’s statement does not
specifically address this task.
3 This is correct. The mother’s statement specifically addresses the mother’s
willingness and efforts to make personal sacrifices for the child. The task is that
of giving oneself to the demands of motherhood.
4 This is incorrect. Social acceptance of the child by significant others is
important to the pregnant woman. However, the mother’s statement does not
address the woman’s engagement of her family and social network in the
pregnancy.
PTS: 1 CON: Family

2. ANS: 4
Chapter Learning Objective: 3. Identify critical variables that influence adaptation to pregnancy,
including age, parity, and social, cultural, and sexual orientation.
Page: 104
Heading: Maternal Adaptation to Pregnancy > Factors That Influence Maternal Adaptation >
Multiparity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Family
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. Pregnancy tasks may be more complex for the multipara. The
nurse is not necessarily knowledgeable about the financial obligations related to
a second child. Income can be affected by a second child, and the needs of the
second child may be greater for a variety of reasons.
2 This is incorrect. Nursing knowledge about how to make the first child a
“helper” with the new baby may not be appropriate. The first child’s age and
demeanor need to be considered.
3 This is incorrect. It is not the responsibility of the nurse to recommend career
changes to a patient expecting a second child.
4 This is correct. Pregnancy tasks are more complex for the multipara due to the
relationship between the mother and the first child. The nurse can offer
strategies for remodeling this relationship and help the mother with feelings
associated with the needed change.
PTS: 1 CON: Family

3. ANS: 2
Page: 104
Heading: Maternal Adaptation to Pregnancy > Factors That Influence Maternal Adaptation
Concept: Patient-Centered Care
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. The woman who chooses single parenthood will require
routine assessment; however, the nurse does not need to assess this patient
carefully for mental health issues.
2 This is correct. A military veteran who was deployed twice is at greater risk for
depression. The nurse ascertains if the patient was treated for PTSD and any
signs of mental health issues.
3 This is incorrect. The pregnant partner of a lesbian relationship does not
necessarily need to be assessed for signs of mental health issues. However, the
nurse is aware this couple may require additional social and emotional support.
4 This is incorrect. The mother who is multigestational with triplets will require
careful physiological monitoring. In addition, the mother may need emotional
support related to a higher risk for fetal well-being.
PTS: 1 CON: Patient-Centered Care

4. ANS: 1
Page: 105
Maternal Age > Adolescent Mothers
Concept: Family
Feedback
1 This is correct. Pregnancy in early adolescence is difficult because the
adolescent is self-centered and oriented toward the present, which makes
maternal adaptation to pregnancy difficult and interferes with mothering.
2 This is incorrect. In early adolescence, pregnancy is most likely related to
coercion or abuse.
3 This is incorrect. Moving into the mothering role will be difficult for the
adolescent; however, it will not be impossible if teaching, role models, and
support are available.
4 This is incorrect. Grandmothers will play a significant role in caring for the
infant as well as providing guidance to their daughter regarding mothering
skills. However, it should not become the grandmother’s role to become the
primary care provider for the baby.
PTS: 1 CON: Family

5. ANS: 3
including age, parity, and social, cultural, and sexual orientation
Page: 106
Maternal Age > Older Mothers
Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
Concept: Ante/Intra/Post-partum
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. The nurse will need to monitor the patient for signs of
preeclampsia, but not in the first trimester of the pregnancy.
2 This is incorrect. Indicators for maladaptation to pregnancy should be monitored
for throughout the pregnancy.
3 This is correct. Due to the patient’s age, the nurse will closely monitor for
chromosomal alterations in the fetus. Older mothers are a greater risk for fetal
chromosome defects.
4 This is incorrect. There is no true reason why the nurse will monitor the patient
for any indications of menopause; the nurse is focused on the existing pregnancy
and the well-being of the mother and fetus.
PTS: 1 CON: Ante/Intra/Post-partum

6. ANS: 1
Chapter Learning Objective: 7. Analyze and critique current evidence-based research in
psycho-social-cultural adaptation to pregnancy.
Page: 112
Heading: Sexuality in Pregnancy
Concept: Family Dynamics
Feedback
1 This is correct. The nurse needs to inform the patient that nonsexual expressions
are important during pregnancy to both partners.
2 This is incorrect. If the nurse tells the patient to be honest and share her reasons
for avoiding her husband, the patient will not change her behaviors.
Continuation of avoidance can create tension in the relationship.
3 This is incorrect. The nurse should not tell the patient that having sex is a
method to prevent infidelity. The patient has a right to avoid sex without guilt;
however, displaying affection is still important.
4 This is incorrect. Sex can be a healthy, normal display of affection during
pregnancy; however, both partners must be willing participants. The patient may
have physical changes that make sex undesirable.
PTS: 1 CON: Family Dynamics

7. ANS: 1
Chapter Learning Objective: 2. Identify the major developmental tasks of pregnancy as they relate
to maternal, paternal, and family adaptation.
Page: 114
Heading: Family Adaptation During Pregnancy > Grandparent Adaptation
Feedback
1 This is correct. The feelings expressed in the grandmother’s comment is in
response to undeniable evidence that the grandmother is growing older.
2 This is incorrect. The grandmother does have specific wishes about how she
wishes to be addressed as a person; however, those wishes are most likely
attached to a denial of aging.
3 This is incorrect. The announcement of a new baby is an occasion for
celebration. The grandmother’s comment is inappropriate and will be a probable
source of hurt feelings.
4 This is incorrect. Many grandparents cannot envision themselves as
grandparents and will adapt over time to the role. However, the comment is
most likely related to aging.

8. ANS: 2
to maternal, paternal, and family adaptation.
Page: 114
Heading: Family Adaptation During Pregnancy > Sibling Adaptation
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. A good tip for sibling preparation for a newborn is to allow the
sibling to hear the baby’s heartbeat during a prenatal visit.
2 This is correct. The nurse will discourage the mother from bringing a newborn
home as a surprise. The older sibling needs time to adjust to the prospect of
having a new baby. This action is likely to create a greater lack of acceptance in
the older sibling.
3 This is incorrect. Taking the sibling on a tour of the hospital or the birthing
center will help the child develop a sense of reality and understanding. A sibling
preparation class is designed to help the older sibling prepare for the presence of
a newborn.
4 This is incorrect. Having the older sibling pick out a present for the newborn,
and having a gift for the sibling from the newborn will help alleviate feelings of
animosity and foster a caring relationship.

9. ANS: 4
Chapter Learning Objective: 7. Analyze and critique current evidence-based research in
psycho-social-cultural adaptation to pregnancy.
Page: 117
Heading: Social Support During Pregnancy > Assessing Social Support
Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. The nurse does eventually need to examine the potential for
improving the current social network. However, another option is most
important.
2 This is incorrect. It is helpful for the nurse to know the persons who provide the
patient with the most support. However, another option is more important.
3 This is incorrect. The nurse needs to know if the couple’s financial situation will
support them moving to a separate location. However, there is another option
that is most important.
4 This is correct. The most important determination for the nurse to make in this
scenario is whether the patient is experiencing a threat or actual abuse from the
family members.

10. ANS: 2
Chapter Learning Objective: 5. Analyze critical factors in preparing for birth, including choosing a
provider and birth setting and creating a birth plan.
Page: 122
Heading: Planning for Birth > Choosing a Provider
Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. Midwives can be self-taught without formal training, but this
group manages about 1% of the deliveries in the United States and Canada.
Midwives can also be RNs with advanced training who are licensed in
midwifery.
2 This is correct. It is true that physicians are able to manage both low- and
high-risk patients during childbirth.
3 This is incorrect. Only lay midwives deliver primarily in the home setting. Other
midwives can deliver in hospitals and alternative birth centers, as well as in
family homes.
4 This is incorrect. Physicians have access to technological procedures for birth,
but they do not rely on or use the procedures for uncomplicated births.

11. ANS: 2
Chapter Learning Objective: 6. Identify key components of childbirth preparation education for
expectant families.
Page: 124
Heading: Planning for Birth > Childbirth Education
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. Childbirth classes are designed to affirm the normalcy of
childbirth and remove the ideas that it is an illness or the mother is sick.
2 This is correct. Childbirth classes do not focus on teaching techniques that
enable a medication-free delivery. However, the classes may enable the mother
to require less medication because of greater understanding of the birthing
process.
3 This is incorrect. Childbirth classes focus on the ability of women to inherently
give birth; it is a normal and natural function, which can often happen with
minimal assistance or interference.
4 This is incorrect. Childbirth classes will help the mother and her coach to
explore ways in which to promote strength and comfort during labor and
delivery.

12. ANS: 1
Chapter Learning
Objective: 7. Analyze and critique current evidence-based research in psycho-social-cultural
adaptation to pregnancy
Page: 125
Heading: Planning for Birth > Childbirth Education
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Concept: Evidence-Based Practice
Feedback
1 This is correct. According to Afshar et al., 2017, and Gagnon, 2011, women
who participated in CBE and/or had a birth plan had higher odds of a vaginal
delivery.
2 This is incorrect. The research did not address women who were at risk during
pregnancy or labor and delivery.
3 This is incorrect. Afshar et al., 2017, and Gagnon, 2011, state that women who
attended CBE or had a birth plan were older, more likely to be nulliparous, had
a lower body mass index, and were less likely to be African American.
4 This is incorrect. Research by Afshar et al., 2017, and Gagnon, 2011, indicates
that individualized prenatal education directed toward avoidance of a repeat
caesarean birth does not increase the rate of vaginal birth after caesarean section
PTS: 1 CON: Evidence-Based Practice
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
13. ANS: 1, 3, 5
Page: 102
Heading: Maternal Adaptation to Pregnancy > Maternal Tasks of Pregnancy > Acceptance of the
Pregnancy
Feedback
1 This is correct. Women who have a positive relationship with their own mothers more
easily identify with the role of motherhood. A source of ambivalence for this patient is
likely related to her estranged relationship from her own mother.
2 This is incorrect. Asking about classes for baby care is not a sign of ambivalence.
3 This is correct. When the patient expresses unresolved conflict about her loss of
independence, which may relate to the demands of motherhood, the nurse identifies a
source of ambivalence.
4 This is incorrect. One of the tasks of motherhood is ensuring social acceptance of the
baby by significant others; it is unlikely the excitement about the baby by the patient’s
partner is a source of ambivalence.
5 This is correct. Acceptance of a pregnancy includes acceptance of the related body
changes. The patient’s expressed disgust about body changes is a likely source of
ambivalence.

14. ANS: 1, 3, 4
Chapter Learning Objective: 4. Identify nursing assessments and interventions that promote
positive psycho-social-cultural adaptations for the pregnant woman and her family.
Page: 110
Heading: Paternal Adaptation During Pregnancy > Effect of Pregnancy on Fathers
Concept: Family
Feedback
1 This is correct. Couvade syndrome is diagnosed when the male experiences some of the
same manifestations of pregnancy as a pregnant partner. Nausea is a symptom of
Couvade syndrome.
2 This is incorrect. The rejection of sexual advances by the male of a pregnant couple is not
a manifestation of Couvade syndrome. Some causes may be fear hurting the woman
and/or the fetus, or lack of interest related to the physical changes of pregnancy.
same manifestations of pregnancy as a pregnant partner. Weight gain is a symptom of
Couvade syndrome.
same manifestations of pregnancy as a pregnant partner. Abdominal pains are a symptom
of Couvade syndrome.
5 This is incorrect. Self-imposed social isolation is not a manifestation of Couvade
syndrome. Additional assessment is needed to determine the cause of this behavior.
PTS: 1 CON: Family

15. ANS: 1, 2, 5
Page: 112
Heading: Family Adaptation During Pregnancy > Changing Familial Structures
Concept: Family
Feedback
1 This is correct. A nuclear family includes a father, mother, and child.
2 This is correct. An extended family includes three generations, including married
brothers and sisters and their children. Extended families do not necessarily live together.
3 This is incorrect. A cohabitating family is an unmarried couple living together, which
may or may not include children.
4 This is incorrect. A dyad family is a couple living alone without children.
5 This is correct. A blended family is a combination of two families with children from one
or both families and sometimes children of the newly married couple.
PTS: 1 CON: Family

16. ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Page: 112
Heading: Sexuality in Pregnancy > Nursing Actions
Feedback
1 This is correct. The patient’s physical condition will impact the patient’s ability to
manage this situation.
2 This is correct. The patient’s perceived threat to herself or the fetus will affect the
patient’s ability to manage this situation.
3 This is correct. The patient’s previously used coping skills will affect the patient’s
ability to manage this situation.
4 This is correct. The existence of a support network will assist the patient in her ability to
manage this situation.
5 This is correct. The recognition of patient needs and the implementation of appropriate
nursing interventions will increase that patient’s ability to manage this situation.

17. ANS: 1, 2, 4
Page: 119
Heading: Childbearing and Culture > Common Themes for the Childbearing Family
Concept: Culture
Feedback
1 This is correct. The belief of improving the baby’s circulation by the mother remaining
active during pregnancy is a prescriptive belief.
2 This is correct. It is a prescriptive belief that satisfying a mother’s cravings will prevent
birthmarks on the baby.
3 This is incorrect. It is a prescriptive belief that the mother will protect the fetus from
harm by sleeping on her back, and not invite harm during the night if in this position.
4 This is correct. It is a prescriptive belief that if a mother attaches a safety pin to an
undergarment, the baby will be protected from having a cleft lip or palate.
5 This is incorrect. It is not believed that drinking too much tea during pregnancy will
stimulate the fetus and cause a premature birth. The prescriptive belief is that drinking
chamomile tea will ensure an effective labor.
PTS: 1 CON: Culture

18. ANS: 1, 5
Page: 119
Heading: Childbearing and Culture > Common Themes for the Childbearing Family
Concept: Culture
Feedback
1 This is correct. The nurse expects a pregnant woman to deny sexual intercourse in the
last trimester of pregnancy; it is a restrictive belief aimed at preventing respiratory
distress in a newborn.
2 This is incorrect. The nurse does not expect to see a pregnant woman allowing a staff
member to take her photo; there is a restrictive belief the action may cause a stillbirth.
3 This is incorrect. The nurse does not expect to see a pregnant woman reach over her head
for any reason; there is a restrictive belief the action will cause the cord to wrap around
the baby’s neck.
4 This is incorrect. The nurse does not expect to see a pregnant woman expose herself to
cold in any form due to it causing arthritis or other chronic illness. This is an example of
a restrictive belief.
5 This is correct. A restrictive belief states that a pregnant woman should not see an eclipse
of the moon; to do so will cause the baby to have a cleft lip or palate.
PTS: 1 CON: Culture

19. ANS: 2, 4
Chapter Learning Objective: 5. Analyze critical factors in preparing for birth, including choosing a
provider and birth setting and creating a birth plan.
Page: 122
Heading: Planning for Birth > Choosing a Place of Birth
Feedback
1 This is incorrect. The couple planning a home birth do not need training about
how to control the birth, but they do need a solid understanding of the process.
2 This is correct. The nurse is correct in informing the couple that the woman
must be in good health with a normal pregnancy. High-risk pregnancies are not
suitable for home births.
3 This is incorrect. The nurse needs to share that in case of an emergency or
complications, a good method of transportation should be accessible. The
couple should evaluate possible consequences of living 1 hour away from
emergency assistance.
4 This is correct. The nurse needs to inform the couple that in addition to being
attended by a well-trained health care provider, adequate medical supplies and
resuscitation equipment need to be in the home.
5 This is incorrect. There is no need for the birthing room in the home to be
sterile prior to labor and delivery. The risk for infection in a home birth may be
lower than in a hospital.
COMPLETION
20. ANS:
nesting behavior
to maternal, paternal, and family adaptation
Page: 104
Heading: Maternal Adaptation to Pregnancy > Maternal Tasks of Pregnancy > Preparation for
Labor
Feedback: The nurse recognizes that completing preparations for the birth of a child can lower the
anxiety and fear a pregnant woman feels about the impending birth. The flurry of activity the
woman initiates to finish preparations for the arrival of the neonate is referred to as nesting
behavior.
PTS: 1 CON: Nursing

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Chapter 5: The Psycho-Social-Cultural Aspects of the Antepartum Period

PTS: 1 CON: Family

PTS: 1 CON: Family

PTS: 1 CON: Patient-Centered Care

PTS: 1 CON: Family

PTS: 1 CON: Ante/Intra/Post-partum

PTS: 1 CON: Family Dynamics

PTS: 1 CON: Family Dynamics

PTS: 1 CON: Family Dynamics

PTS: 1 CON: Family Dynamics

PTS: 1 CON: Ante/Intra/Post-partum

PTS: 1 CON: Ante/Intra/Post-partum

PTS: 1 CON: Evidence-Based Practice

PTS: 1 CON: Patient-Centered Care

PTS: 1 CON: Family

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PTS: 1 CON: Patient-Centered Care

PTS: 1 CON: Culture

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