Introduction
Introduction ( 4 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who has PROM about the possible complications for the fetus.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
PROM can increase the risk of intra-amniotic infection which can lead to inflammation of the fetal lungs and respiratory distress syndrome.
Low birth weight is not a direct complication of PROM, but rather a consequence of preterm delivery, which may or may not occur after PROM.
High blood pressure is not a common complication of PROM for the fetus. However, it can be a sign of abruptio placentae, which is a condition where the placenta separates from the uterine wall prematurely and can cause bleeding and fetal distress.
Large head circumference is not a typical complication of PROM for the fetus. However, it can be a feature of hydrocephalus, which is a condition where excess fluid accumulates in the brain and can cause neurological damage. Hydrocephalus can be caused by intraventricular hemorrhage, which is a type of bleeding in the brain that can occur due to PROM.
PROM can increase the risk of intra-amniotic infection which can lead to inflammation of the fetal lungs and respiratory distress syndrome.
Normal ranges for fetal head circumference vary depending on gestational age and sex, but generally range from about 31 to 40 cm at term.
