A 14-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her mother. The nurse determines that the teen is about 28 weeks pregnant. The mother states, "We knew she was gaining weight, but we can't tell anyone she is pregnant." The nurse understands that the client's mother's behavior exemplifies which of the following?

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The mother's concern about not wanting anyone to know about her daughter's pregnancy suggests feelings of shame. Shame often involves feeling embarrassed or humiliated about something that is perceived as wrong or inappropriate by societal standards.

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