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A nurse is caring for a client who is at 26 weeks of gestation and has a diagnosis of PPROM.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply.).
A temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) and uterine tenderness are signs of infection, which is a serious complication of PPROM. The normal temperature range during pregnancy is 36.4°C to 37.6°C (97.6°F to 99.6°F) orally.
a fetal heart rate of 156/min is within the normal range of 110 to 160 beats per minute.
a white blood cell count of 15,000/mm3 is slightly elevated, but not necessarily indicative of infection. The normal range of white blood cell count during pregnancy is 5,000 to 15,000/mm3.
A temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) and uterine tenderness are signs of infection, which is a serious complication of PPROM. The normal temperature range during pregnancy is 36.4°C to 37.6°C (97.6°F to 99.6°F) orally.
clear amniotic fluid is normal and does not suggest infection or meconium staining.
A temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) and uterine tenderness are signs of infection, which is a serious complication of PPROM. The normal temperature range during pregnancy is 36.4°C to 37.6°C (97.6°F to 99.6°F) orally. Uterine tenderness can indicate chorioamnionitis, which is an inflammation of the fetal membranes due to a bacterial infection.