A client is in her 18th week of pregnancy. Which of the following psychosocial changes is expected at this time?

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During the 18th week of pregnancy, the client begins to concentrate on how it will feel to be a parent or how she will feel during the delivery. This is manifested by role-playing. During the first trimester, the major developmental task is to accept the pregnancy. Ambivalence is a common reaction, and it can also occur in women who planned for the pregnancy. During the second trimester, an important developmental task is to accept the baby as a separate entity, and during during the third trimester, the major developmental task is to prepare for the baby. Options C and D are commonly seen in clients during the third trimester.

A Client Is in Her 18th Week of Pregnancy