Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client during a precipitous labor. The nurse should anticipate that the client will require care for which emotional need?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The client experiencing a precipitous labor may have more difficulty maintaining control because of the abrupt onset and quick progression of the labor. This may be very different from previous labor experiences; therefore, the client needs support from the nurse to understand and adapt to the rapid progression. The contractions often increase in intensity very quickly, which adds to the client's pain, anxiety, and lack of control. The client may also have an increased amount of concern about the effect of the labor on the newborn infant. A lack of control over the situation in combination with increased pain and anxiety can result in a decreased level of satisfaction with the labor and delivery experience.