Informed Decision Case Study

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An informed decision is a decision by a patient about a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, based on choice and current information. As the teacher and nurse, the first step to ensure the expect mother is making a truly informed is assessing how well she understands the progress of pregnancy and the initiation of labor. As the educator, it is important to encourage the expectant mother to ask questions about anything they may not understand. Other areas to assess is personal experience and vicarious experiences from family and friends. Lastly, what does her current circumstances permit her to do such as work and support system?