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Potential Complications and Outcomes ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has PPROM at 32 weeks of gestation.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following signs of infection? (Select all that apply.).
foul-smelling amniotic fluid indicates bacterial contamination of the fluid. Normal amniotic fluid should be clear or slightly yellowish and odorless.
maternal tachycardia is a sign of systemic infection or inflammation. Normal maternal heart rate should be between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
fetal bradycardia is a sign of fetal distress or hypoxia due to infection or cord compression. Normal fetal heart rate should be between 110 and 160 beats per minute.
increased white blood cell count is a sign of infection or inflammation in the body. Normal white blood cell count should be between 4,000 and 11,000 cells per microliter of blood.
decreased fetal movement is a sign of fetal compromise or distress due to infection or hypoxia. Normal fetal movement should be felt at least 10 times in two hours.
All are signs of infection that can occur in a client who has PPROM at 32 weeks of gestation.
Infection is a serious complication of PPROM that can affect both the mother and the baby.