The laboring client participated in childbirth preparation classes that strongly discouraged the use of medications and intervention during labor. The client has been pushing for two hours, and is exhausted. The physician requests that a vacuum extractor be used to facilitate the birth. The client first states that she wants the birth to be normal, then allows the vacuum extraction. Following this, what should the nurse assess the client for after the birth?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The client's initial desire for a medication- and intervention-free birth, followed by the eventual use of a vacuum extractor, may lead to feelings of failure and loss due to the deviation from her birth plan. This emotional response is important for the nurse to assess and address postpartum.

The Laboring Client Participated in Childbirth Preparation Classes That Strongly