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The pregnant client and her significant other are attending childbirth classes. The client asks for guidance on preparing her school-aged child for the new baby’s birth. Which strategies might the nurse suggest that the client use with her child? Select all that apply.

  • A. Read books about bringing home a new baby.
  • B. Think of unique names for the new baby.
  • C. Help pack a bag for bringing the new baby home.
  • D. Explain how pregnancy occurred, if asked.
  • E. Help the child buy presents for the new baby.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E

Rationale: Engaging the child in activities such as reading books about bringing the new baby home helps the child to feel a part of the experience. Engaging the child in activities such as naming the new baby helps the child to feel a part of the experience. Engaging the child in activities such as packing a bag for the new baby’s coming home helps the child to feel a part of the experience. Engaging the child in activities such as buying presents for the new baby helps the child to feel a part of the experience. Children younger than adolescents do not fully understand conception and pregnancy due to preoperational and concrete operational thinking. They are not usually asking for an explanation of sex during this time.