Summary
Summary ( 20 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has prolonged labor and is at risk for infection.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce this risk? (Select all that apply.)
Performing frequent vaginal exams can increase the risk of infection by disrupting the natural barrier of the cervix and introducing bacteria into the uterus. Vaginal exams should be limited to once every 4 hours or when there is a change in the status of labor.
changing perineal pads every 2 hours can prevent bacterial growth and contamination of the genital tract.
encouraging oral fluid intake can help maintain hydration and blood volume, which can improve uterine perfusion and prevent maternal and fetal acidosis.
administering IV antibiotics as prescribed can prevent or treat maternal peripartum infections, which are among the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide.
using sterile gloves when providing perineal care can prevent introducing pathogens into the genital tract.
These actions can help reduce the risk of infection for the client who has prolonged labor.
• Choice B is correct because changing perineal pads every 2 hours can prevent bacterial growth and contamination of the genital tract.
• Choice C is correct because encouraging oral fluid intake can help maintain hydration and blood volume, which can improve uterine perfusion and prevent maternal and fetal acidosis.
• Choice D is correct because administering IV antibiotics as prescribed can prevent or treat maternal peripartum infections, which are among the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide.
• Choice E is correct because using sterile gloves when providing perineal care can prevent introducing pathogens into the genital tract.