NCLEX-PN

Category - Psychosocial Integrity

The nurse is caring for a nulliparous client. The nurse may promote all of the following activities to prepare the client to achieve the psychological task of preparing for parenthood except:
  1. Encourage role-playing
  2. Encourage the couple to attend childbirth education classes
  3. Suppress fears of dying
  4. Work through previous conflict with the client’s mother
Explanation
Answer: C - Fear of dying, a common childhood fear, is usually revived during pregnancy. The nurse should assist the client to work through her fears; suppressing is not a therapeutic approach, as it can result in escalation of anxiety levels. The other options are appropriate.
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