Summary
Summary ( 17 Questions)
A nurse is evaluating the understanding of a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation and has PPROM after providing discharge instructions.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
drinking plenty of fluids is important to stay hydrated and prevent dehydration, which can trigger contractions and preterm labor.
avoiding sexual intercourse is recommended until the membranes are intact to prevent infection and irritation of the cervix.
monitoring the temperature every 4 hours is advised to detect any signs of infection, such as fever.
Infection is a serious complication of PPROM that can harm both the mother and the baby.
PPROM stands for preterm premature rupture of membranes, which means that the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding the baby breaks (ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy.
This can cause infection, preterm labor, and other problems.
The client should not use a tampon if they have any bleeding because it can increase the risk of infection.
A tampon can also interfere with the assessment of the amount and color of the bleeding.
The client should not use a tampon if they have any bleeding because it can increase the risk of infection.
A tampon can also interfere with the assessment of the amount and color of the bleeding.