A woman is 3 months pregnant.At her prenatal visit she tells the nurse that she doesn't know what is happening;one minute she is happy that she is pregnant and the next minute she cries for no reason.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Explaining that hormone changes can result in mood swings is an accurate statement and the most appropriate response by the nurse.Telling the woman not to worry dismisses her concerns and is not the most appropriate response.Although the woman should be encouraged to share her feelings,asking if she has spoken to her husband about them is not the most appropriate response and does not provide her with a rationale for the psychosocial dynamics of her pregnancy.Suggesting that the woman doesn't want to be pregnant is completely inappropriate and deleterious to the psychologic well-being of the woman.Hormonal and metabolic adaptations often cause mood swings in pregnancy.The woman's responses are normal.She should be reassured about her feelings.

A Woman Is 3 Months Pregnant