The nurse is developing a care plan for a newly delivered mother who had a forceps delivery. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a postpartal mother with lacerations from a forceps delivery?

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A forceps delivery can cause tissue trauma and lacerations in the perineum and birth canal, increasing the risk of infection. Therefore, the appropriate nursing diagnosis would be High Risk for Infection related to lochia and decreased perineal and birth canal integrity. Choice A may also be appropriate, but it is not the top priority in this situation. Choice C and D are not relevant to the patient's current condition.

The Nurse Is Developing a Care Plan for a Newly