Potential Complications and Outcomes
Potential Complications and Outcomes ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a pregnant client about the risk factors for PROM.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
smoking during pregnancy can also increase the risk of PROM.
eating a balanced diet and taking prenatal vitamins are beneficial for pregnancy and do not cause PROM.
Having sex as often as possible does not keep the cervix healthy and may increase the risk of premature rupture of membranes (PROM), which is when the amniotic sac breaks before labor begins. PROM can cause infection, premature birth and other complications for the mother and the baby.
reporting any vaginal bleeding or discharge to the doctor is important to detect any signs of infection or PROM.
Having sex as often as possible does not keep the cervix healthy and may increase the risk of premature rupture of membranes (PROM), which is when the amniotic sac breaks before labor begins. PROM can cause infection, premature birth and other complications for the mother and the baby.