The labor and delivery nurse is caring for a patient whose labor is being induced due to fetal death in utero at 35 weeks' gestation. In planning intrapartum care for this patient, which nursing diagnosis is most likely to be applied?

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The patient is experiencing a traumatic event with the loss of their unborn child and subsequently undergoing induction of labor. This can lead to feelings of powerlessness and a lack of control over the situation. The nursing diagnosis of Powerlessness is appropriate in this case and the nurse can work to provide emotional support and education to the patient to help them feel more empowered during the labor and delivery process.

The Labor and Delivery Nurse Is Caring for a Patient