A client is in active labor.The nurse determines that the fetus's position is occiput posterior.Which nursing diagnosis will apply to this woman's care if the occiput posterior position becomes persistent?

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The occiput posterior position can lead to a more painful and prolonged labor because the baby's head may have a harder time passing through the birth canal. This can result in significant back pain for the mother.

A Client Is in Active Labor