Patient Education and Discharge Planning
Patient Education and Discharge Planning ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who experienced pre-term labor.
Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the instructions?
This statement indicates that the client understands the importance of monitoring fetal well-being and seeking medical attention if there are signs of fetal distress. Decreased fetal movement can indicate problems with the placenta, cord, or fetus that may require intervention.
Engaging in sexual intercourse can stimulate uterine contractions and increase the risk of preterm labor.
Women who have experienced preterm labor should avoid sexual activity until they reach term.
Breastfeeding a preterm infant can provide many benefits, such as reducing the risk of infection, enhancing bonding, and improving neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Women who have preterm infants should be encouraged and supported to breastfeed or express breast milk for their babies.
Ignoring signs or symptoms of preterm labor can lead to delayed treatment and increased complications for both mother and baby. Women who have experienced preterm labor should be educated about the warning signs of preterm labor, such as regular contractions, pelvic pressure, vaginal bleeding, fluid leakage, or low back pain, and instructed to call their healthcare provider or go to the hospital if they occur.
“I will report any decrease in fetal movement.” This statement indicates that the client understands the importance of monitoring fetal well-being and seeking medical attention if there are signs of fetal distress. Decreased fetal movement can indicate problems with the placenta, cord, or fetus that may require intervention.
Choice B is wrong because engaging in sexual intercourse can stimulate uterine contractions and increase the risk of preterm labor.
Women who have experienced preterm labor should avoid sexual activity until they reach term.
Choice C is wrong because breastfeeding a preterm infant can provide many benefits, such as reducing the risk of infection, enhancing bonding, and improving neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Women who have preterm infants should be encouraged and supported to breastfeed or express breast milk for their babies.
Choice D is wrong because ignoring signs or symptoms of preterm labor can lead to delayed treatment and increased complications for both mother and baby. Women who have experienced preterm labor should be educated about the warning signs of preterm labor, such as regular contractions, pelvic pressure, vaginal bleeding, fluid leakage, or low back pain, and instructed to call their healthcare provider or go to the hospital if they occur.