A couple is trying to cope with an infertility problem.They want to know what they can do to preserve their emotional equilibrium.The nurse's most appropriate response is:
A)"Tell your friends and family so that they can help you."
B)"Talk only to other friends who are infertile,because only they can help."
C)"Get involved with a support group.I'll give you some names."
D)"Start adoption proceedings immediately,because obtaining an infant is very difficult."

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Venting negative feelings may unburden the couple.A support group may provide a safe haven for the couple to share their experiences and gain insight from others' experiences.Although talking about their feelings may unburden them of negative feelings,infertility can be a major stressor that affects the couple's relationships with family and friends.Limiting their interactions to other infertile couples may be a beginning point for addressing psychosocial needs,but depending on where the other couple is in their own recovery process,this may or may not be of assistance to them.Telling the couple to start adoption proceedings immediately is not supportive of the psychosocial needs of this couple and may be detrimental to their well-being.

A Couple Is Trying to Cope with an Infertility Problem