A woman who is undergoing infertility testing states, "My husband won't discuss this with me. I don't think he cares about or wants a baby." The nurse's ideal response is
A) "You should confront him about this."
B) "He probably doesn't understand your concern."
C) "Men are sometimes less eager to have children."
D) "It may be harder for him to express his feelings."

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Men often internalize their feelings, which may appear to women as lack of concern or interest. Suggesting that the woman confront her husband suggests that the woman is at fault and not communicating with her husband. "He probably doesn't understand your concern" does not explain to the woman why her husband won't discuss the problem; it passes judgment on the husband. "Men are sometimes less eager to have children" does not allow the woman to express her feelings; it offers the nurse's opinion, which is not appropriate.

A Woman Who Is Undergoing Infertility Testing States, "My Husband