After learning about the need for a cesarean birth, the pregnant patient begins to cry and hyperventilate. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to guide the care that the patient needs at this time?

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The patient's emotional response after learning about a cesarean birth is most likely fear. The nurse should use the diagnosis of "fear related to impending surgery" to guide interventions at this time. The patient's emotional response is not likely because of a risk of infection, powerlessness, or a risk for impaired parent/infant attachment.

After Learning About the Need for a Cesarean Birth, the Pregnant