A woman is in the first trimester of her first pregnancy and confides to the nurse that she is not really sure if she is happy because so many things in her life will change.She is not sure she is willing to alter her current lifestyle.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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An expectant mother must learn to give to her unborn child in the process of successfully negotiating the tasks of pregnancy.It is normal for a first-time mother to grieve for the impending loss of her lifestyle.The nurse should reassure the woman.A referral to a support group may be helpful for some women.The woman probably does not need a counselor.Telling the woman to think of the unborn child is disrespectful and dismissive.

A Woman Is in the First Trimester of Her First