The labor process is an exciting and anxious time for the patient and her partner and family. In a relatively short period of time, they experience one of the most profound changes in their lives. Nursing care management focuses on assessment and support throughout labor and birth, with the goal of ensuring the best possible outcome for mother and newborn. Please match each nursing diagnosis with the appropriate intervention needed to achieve the expected outcome.

-Encourage frequent voiding and catheterize if necessary.

Question

-Encourage frequent voiding and catheterize if necessary.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Encouraging frequent voiding is necessary to prevent urinary retention and catheterization may be necessary to relieve discomfort and promote bladder emptying in clients with impaired urinary elimination.

Answer: B
 Pain management interventions, such as relaxation techniques and pharmacological options, may be necessary to provide pain relief during contractions.

Answer: A
 Providing emotional support, education, and reassurance about the labor and birthing process may help reduce anxiety in clients.

Answer: E
 Encouraging rest and providing opportunities for relaxation during the latent phase of labor may help conserve energy and promote optimal physical and emotional well-being.

Answer: D
 Providing emotional support and validation of feelings may help increase the client's ability to cope with the demands of labor and birth.

The Labor Process Is an Exciting and Anxious Time for the Patient