A nurse is caring for a woman, who has just found out she is pregnant.

A nurse is caring for a woman, who has just found out she is pregnant. The woman begins crying and says, “But I’m not trying to get pregnant!” Should this response by the woman be concerning to the nurse?

a. No, because women may not consciously be aware of an unconscious desire to be a mother
b. No, because about half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended
c. No, because she admitted having unprotected sexual intercourse
d. Yes, because pregnancy can usually be avoided by appropriate precautions

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B
This response should not surprise the nurse because approximately half of pregnancies in the United States are unintended. Thus, it is important that women have good preconception health throughout their reproductive years to help ensure optimal fetal health and development should pregnancy occur.