Scenario: A Labor & Delivery nurse is assigned to care for Gemma, a…
Question Answered step-by-step Scenario: A Labor & Delivery nurse is assigned to care for Gemma, a… Scenario: A Labor & Delivery nurse is assigned to care for Gemma, a gravida 1 at 39 0/7 weeks of gestation who has reported to the unit for an elective induction of labor. During the admission assessment, Gemma tells the nurse, “I was really hoping to go into labor on my own, but my doctor says that there’s no reason to wait when you can ‘get things started’ for me. She says that induction is perfectly safe, and this way I get to pick my baby’s birthday. Still, I’m a little disappointed that I won’t get to go into labor on my own. And my sister-in-law says that Pitocin is dangerous. Is that true? Am I really doing the right thing for my baby?” Discussion Questions: Explain the concept of shared decision making and how it applies to this scenario. Discuss the nurse’s role in promoting shared decision making for Gemma.What actions could the nurse take? Describe at least two potential barriers to shared decision making in this scenario. Health Science Science Nursing NURS 242 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
