The Laboring Client Participated in Childbirth Preparation Classes That Strongly

question 2

Multiple Choice

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?

• A) Elation, euphoria, and talkativeness
• B) A sense of failure and loss
• C) Questions about whether or not to circumcise
• D) Uncertainty surrounding the baby's name

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