A client in labor is demonstrating acute manifestations of schizophrenia. What should the nurse identify as a priority for this client? Select all that apply
1. Ensuring fetal well-being
2. Ensuring maternal well-being
3. Maintaining a safe environment
4. Medicating for pain as necessary
5. Considering pharmacologic intervention
1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Some women with severe psychologic disorders may have excessive symptoms during their labor and birth. Care of these women should focus on ensuring fetal well-being.
2. Some women with severe psychologic disorders may have excessive symptoms during their labor and birth. Care of these women should focus on ensuring maternal well-being.
3. Some women with severe psychologic disorders may have excessive symptoms during their labor and birth. Care of these women should focus on maintaining a safe environment.
4. Medicating for pain would be provided for all laboring clients, not just those experiencing acute manifestations of schizophrenia.
5. Pharmacologic interventions may be necessary for excessive symptoms.
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