A nurse is caring for a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as the client being emotionally prepared for pregnancy?

A. Use aseptic technique during wound care for the client. While using aseptic technique is essential for preventing infection during wound care, it is not the immediate priority upon admission. The nurse must first assess the client's airway and oxygenation status.
B. Obtain the client's oxygen saturation levels. Obtaining the client's oxygen saturation levels is the priority action. Clients with burns, especially those affecting the upper torso, may have compromised airway patency or inhalation injury. Assessing oxygen saturation is crucial for determining the need for supplemental oxygen or further airway interventions.
C. Check the client's WBC count. Checking the client's white blood cell (WBC) count is important for evaluating potential infection and overall health status, but it is not an immediate priority in the acute phase of burn management. The nurse should focus first on airway and respiratory assessment.
D. Regulate IV fluids to maintain the client's urinary output. Regulating IV fluids to maintain urinary output is an important action in managing burn clients, as fluid resuscitation is critical. However, it should be done after ensuring the client's airway and oxygenation are stable, as inadequate oxygenation could complicate fluid resuscitation efforts.

A. "If I keep gaining weight, I will be miserable." Expressing anxiety about weight gain reflects a lack of emotional readiness and acceptance regarding the physical changes that accompany pregnancy.
B. "I cannot believe I got pregnant. We really weren't even trying to have a baby." Indicating surprise suggests a lack of preparation for the emotional and practical aspects of pregnancy. This reflects that the client may not have fully accepted the reality of the situation.
C. "I understand that hormonal changes can cause me to be happy one minute and sad the next." Recognizing and accepting the emotional fluctuations that can occur during pregnancy due to hormonal changes indicates a level of emotional preparation for the journey ahead.
D. "This baby will totally change my lifestyle, and I am not sure I am ready for all of this." Acknowledging the impact of having a baby on lifestyle is important, but expressing uncertainty suggests that the client may still be struggling with the implications of becoming a parent.