Assessment
Assessment ( 15 Questions)
A client at 32 weeks of gestation is diagnosed with pre-term labor.
Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to reduce uterine activity?
Administering intravenous fluids does not reduce uterine activity. It may be used to correct dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, which can be risk factors for preterm labor.
Tocolytics are drugs that inhibit uterine contractions and can delay preterm labor for a short time. This can allow time for the administration of corticosteroids and transfer to a tertiary care facility if necessary.
Administering corticosteroids does not reduce uterine activity. It may be used to enhance fetal lung maturity and reduce the risk of neonatal complications such as respiratory distress syndrome, intracranial hemorrhage, and necrotizing enterocolitis.
Administering antibiotics does not reduce uterine activity. It may be used to treat infections that can trigger preterm labor, such as bacterial vaginosis or chorioamnionitis.
Administering tocolytics. Tocolytics are drugs that inhibit uterine contractions and can delay preterm labor for a short time. This can allow time for the administration of corticosteroids and transfer to a tertiary care facility if necessary.
Choice A is wrong because administering intravenous fluids does not reduce uterine activity. It may be used to correct dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, which can be risk factors for preterm labor.
Choice C is wrong because administering corticosteroids does not reduce uterine activity. It may be used to enhance fetal lung maturity and reduce the risk of neonatal complications such as respiratory distress syndrome, intracranial hemorrhage, and necrotizing enterocolitis.
Choice D is wrong because administering antibiotics does not reduce uterine activity. It may be used to treat infections that can trigger preterm labor, such as bacterial vaginosis or chorioamnionitis.