Which condition makes a client a candidate for induction of labor?

Preeclampsia is a significant condition during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and often a significant amount of protein in the urine. This condition poses risks to both the mother and the fetus, as it can lead to severe complications such as eclampsia (seizures), placental abruption, and fetal distress. When a woman is diagnosed with preeclampsia, especially if the condition is severe or worsening, induction of labor is commonly indicated. This intervention helps avert severe maternal and fetal complications by delivering the baby and the placenta, thus eliminating the source of the underlying issue.

The other conditions have different management protocols that may not necessitate immediate induction. Active herpes, for example, requires careful management to prevent transmission during delivery, but it does not typically require labor to be induced unless the outbreak is severe or there are other complicating factors. Face presentation is an abnormal fetal position that can lead to complications in delivery, but it doesn't directly indicate that induction is necessary. Similarly, the presence of late decelerations may indicate fetal distress, but the appropriate response depends on the overall clinical picture, and it might not lead to immediate induction if the fetus is stable otherwise. Each clinical scenario requires careful assessment, but preeclamps