Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2003 of 2368
A client at 8 weeks of gestation says they feel tired and sick and are unsure they are happy about the pregnancy. How should the nurse interpret this?
- The client is likely to have maladaptive bonding.
- The client is probably in the nesting stage.
- Ambivalence and a focus on self are common in the first trimester.
- The client should be referred for a pregnancy termination.
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Correct answer: Ambivalence and a focus on self are common in the first trimester.
In the first trimester the focus is often on self, and uncertainty and ambivalence are common. Risk factors still need assessment.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Antepartum Care: Psychological Changes During Pregnancy. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026