A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has PPROM at 30 weeks of gestation and is on home bed rest.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Avoid sexual intercourse until delivery
Report any vaginal bleeding to the provider
Drink at least 3 L of water per day
All of the above.
The Correct Answer is D
The nurse should include all of these instructions for a client who has PPROM at 30 weeks of gestation and is on home bed rest.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that is given to women who have PPROM (preterm prelabor rupture of membranes) at 24 to 36 weeks of gestation to reduce the risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and other complications.It is given as two doses of 12 mg intramuscularly, 24 hours apart.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
The nurse should instruct the client to report any symptoms of contractions, bleeding, or fever immediately, as they may indicate complications of PPROM such as preterm labor, placental abruption, or chorioamnionitis.
PPROM is the rupture of membranes before 37 weeks of gestation.
It occurs in 3% of pregnancies and is the leading cause of preterm delivery.It can lead to serious complications for both the mother and the fetus.PPROM at 26 weeks of gestation is considered extreme PPROM and has a high risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality.The management of PPROM depends on the gestational age, maternal and fetal condition, and availability of neonatal care.The client with PPROM at 26 weeks of gestation should be on bed rest and receive antibiotics, corticosteroids, and magnesium sulfate to prolong latency, reduce neonatal complications, and prevent cerebral palsy.
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